the back of my tooth has cracked, the one all the way in the bottom back right. I just would like to know what will the dentest do to it?
2007-06-13 01:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Firas 2 in Health ➔ Dental
Also its not a wisdom tooth.
2007-06-13 01:20:47 · update #1
Depends how far it has cracked. If it has cracked down thru the root of the tooth it will have to come out. If you have broken a large part of the crown (top of the tooth) they may be able to crown it to save it. OR, if it is just a small break it might could be fixed w/ a filling.
2007-06-13 01:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by spongebobrogers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So this would be #31 or #30 if it's a molar tooth and not your 3rd molar, as you stated. Occasionally the crack can be removed when the tooth is prepped for a crown and a build up material will be used to replace the missing tooth structure. Usually this can't just have a filling placed since the crack has compromised the tooth leaving it more vulnerable to crack again or split completely leaving the tooth non-restorable. A crown will be needed to cover the outer portion of the tooth which will keep the tooth surrounded and the crack from spreading further, even if all of the crack can't be removed.
If the crack is too deep, and your dentist notices an exposure, then a root canal may be needed prior to having the crown placement.
In some cases the crack is into the furcation or through the body separating the roots of the tooth, which has basically split the tooth and would make it non-restorable. This would require the extraction of this tooth and then, possibly restorative measures to be taken. It would really depend on the condition of your other teeth and bone. If a partial is needed or already worn, it could possibly be added or you may consider an implant if you have enough bone to support one.
Your dentist will discuss all of your options with you after he examines the tooth or removes the crack. Hopefully you will only need a crown with a build up placed to keep the tooth functional. I hope I've been of some help and good luck with your procedure.
2007-06-13 10:06:41 · answer #2 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern dentists are pretty good at fixing those kinds of things but it really depends on the size of the crack. At best they'll file it down with a drill and fill it back in. At worst you'll need a root canal and a crown.
2007-06-13 08:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by BIG 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Perhaps a root canal or pull the tooth. If they can salvage the base they might put a crown on it.
2007-06-13 08:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by sticky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really going to hurt. I had that last year and I don't know if its ever going to be right. The dentist put a crown on it, but he said it needed a post. It wakes me up in the mornings with half my face swollen shut. Some times I can't even see out of that eye. I lost my job because of passing out from the pain, even six months after. I wish I had died instead. You are in for a miserable life unless you shell out big bucks. But that's only the beginning.
2007-06-13 08:36:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
is that your wisdom tooth? it is better to remove that tooth. is will hurt you even more
2007-06-13 08:19:47 · answer #6 · answered by mbw m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably recommend removal.
2007-06-13 08:25:51 · answer #7 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lol that happened to me, they just fill it together
like a cavity, but they put it together
2007-06-13 08:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by tylor321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋