Re: Help--Should I get a crown?

From: Dr Steve (nospam_at_home.net)
Date: 12/28/04 

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 13:32:43 GMT

It should be pain-free before placing the final crown on it. 

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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA
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"Fred" <fredhanson@att.net> wrote in message 
news:1104236926.270696.78010@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> About 8 weeks ago I had a root canal on a lower molar (the last one on
> the left, #18). Ever since, the tooth has a small sensitivity to
> touch--not exactly pain but  not pleasant. Slight touch does it, such
> as with a soft tooth brush, or pressure from food that gets chewed on
> the reduced tooth.
>
> My periodontist examined the tooth last week and found: a deep pocket
> on the back surface, a small crack on the same surface. His X-ray
> didn't show it, but he still wondered whether there was a hidden root
> that wasn't removed.
>
> My general dentist wants to put a permanent, metal crown on the tooth
> right away. His argument is that the temporary filling that the
> endodontist applied is mostly gone, and that the crown will strengthen
> the tooth. If the tooth fractures while we wait for the tooth to feel
> better we have lost the tooth.
>
> My question is, why put in the crown when each bite will produce
> discomfort, if not real pain? The tooth hasn't gotten less sensitive in
> 2 months; why expect it to feel better any time soon?
>
> Any suggestions about other treatments that will safeguard the tooth
> while we see if it resolves? Or, is getting a crown the best step now?
> Thanks in advance for your help.
>

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