
Apr
Dental crowns are a great way to protect and strengthen teeth, but are they appropriate following certain treatments, such as root canal therapy? Dr. Bella Hanono and her team in Alpharetta, Georgia, encourage patients to learn more about what can be done following endodontic treatment to protect the tooth from further damage and eliminate the need to extract missing teeth permanently.
Understanding the endodontic treatment process will help patients better understand why dental crowns are often placed over the teeth afterward. The root canal dental procedure removes the dental pulp from the inside of a tooth. The dental pulp includes the blood supply and nerves to the tooth to keep it alive.
Removing the dental pulp can leave the tooth weak and brittle. After the procedure, dental crown placement over this tooth will provide coverage and protection that can keep the tooth from experiencing breakage over time. Because we make our dental crowns and other dental restorations with porcelain, the restorations look completely natural when put in place. They blend in with the existing teeth’ color, shape, and overall size for an aesthetic final result!
After root canal therapy is performed, Dr Hanono will prepare the tooth for a dental crown, and impressions are taken. Then, a temporary crown is bonded in place until the new one returns, often taking a few weeks after the endodontic therapy.
If you need endodontic treatment and have questions about caring for the tooth afterward, it is vital that you work with an experienced and skilled general dentist who can educate you on what can be done to protect the smile. Call the Bella Hanono Family Dentistry team at (770) 343-4052 to request an appointment at the office conveniently located in Suite 200 at 3155 North Point Parkway, Building G.