What Can I Do If My Tooth Is Unable To Support A Crown?

Are you worried that your tooth needs to be removed because it cannot support a dental crown? Restorations need some measure of stability from the teeth they protect. A severe cavity or physical trauma can damage enough of the tooth above the gum line to make that support unavailable. Rather than simply accept that there is no way to save your tooth, you can bring this matter to your El Paso, TX endodontic treatment office and learn more about Post And Core and Core Buildup treatments. We can evaluate the tooth and recommend a procedure to “rebuild” the structure, a process that sometimes involves the careful insertion of a metal post to provide stability for the restoration you receive.

Will Structural Damage To Your Tooth Lead To Its Loss?

There are several services that your endodontist can provide to save a vulnerable tooth. Sometimes, those services require us to perform minor oral surgery and address problems that are difficult to access at a general dental practice. However, in other cases, it may be a problem with the tooth structure above the gum line we need to address. If your tooth has suffered so much damage that it cannot provide support for a dental crown, we can see how much work it might take to add to the remaining structure. By strengthening the tooth, we can make it safe to place a custom dental crown.

Rebuilding Tooth Structure To Support A Restoration

When rebuilding tooth structure, we may place a small rod that will extend from the roots, then apply a filling material to add more support for a restoration. However, upon review of the tooth, we may determine that this rod is not necessary and apply a resin substance to create more stability. Before recommending either approach, we can use our advanced imaging technology to thoroughly evaluate your tooth and make sure we are pursuing the appropriate treatment option. We can also make sure there are no other issues that may require care.

Other Services We Can Provide To Protect Vulnerable Teeth

Through endodontic treatment, we can save teeth that are at risk of being extracted due to damage or infection. In addition to providing traditional root canal therapy, we can perform apicoectomies, procedures that work from a root end to address problems that are difficult to reach. By visiting our practice to discuss your treatment options, you can learn about different services that can make tooth extraction unnecessary. This means you can avoid the multi-step process of undergoing extraction and prosthetic treatment.

Talk To Omni Endodontics About Post And Core And Core Buildup Treatment

Omni Endodontics can help you save a vulnerable tooth by rebuilding the structure to provide more support. To find out more about our practice and services, you can reach our endodontic treatment office in El Paso, TX by calling 915.990.3636!