2006-06-13 01:25:59 · 6 answers · asked by packer 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Technically, the preparation for the crown can be done on the same day as soon as the root canal is completely. However, this isn't usually done because of time and because of the length of time the patient is required to hold their mouth open. It's good to schedule an appointment to have the crown as soon as possible after the root canal.... the sooner it is done, the better.
2006-06-13 01:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Cherriest 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While technically the crown could be started immediately, it is advisable to wait a week or two to make absolutely sure that the root canal treatment was successful and that no further treatment is required.
2006-06-13 04:10:19 · answer #2 · answered by KyriAnn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope a dentist sees your question and answers it politely, without arrogance and without patronizing you (talking down to you; treating you like you are stupid). I know from first-hand experience that impressions will need to be made of the tooth in question, and the tooth will need to be shaped to accomodate the new crown. In closing, I hope you find a dentist who really knows his stuff. My friend Bob has a full-mouth permanent bridge which effectively "crowns" all of his upper teeth. The dentist who created and installed that bridge did a magnificent job - a great technician - and the bridge has held up perfectly for over thirty years. I say horray. After your tooth has been shaped to accomodate the crown, I believe your dentist will need one more additional impression, then a fitting, and then it is a fairly straightforward installation, with which I hope you will have equally as many years of perfect use. Very best to you getting this fixed up just fine! - G. in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A.
2006-06-13 01:39:16 · answer #3 · answered by GORDY 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be done right away, but most people wait a few weeks. The most important thing is not to wait too long!! Teeth that have had a root canal can become dry & brittle, making it more likely that it can break in a way that it can't be saved, so don't wait too long! Good luck
2006-06-13 02:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by justine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want the crown asap. i'll do it same day if the patient will let me. whatever you do, don't wait for more than a month or so. the tooth could very easily break and then need to be extracted. that would be a total waste of your time, money, and pain investment. get that crown on there!
2006-06-13 02:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by tomh311 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They put mine on a week later gave me temporay one that same day
2006-06-13 01:30:34 · answer #6 · answered by jchas64651 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋