After your root canal treatment, we will give you instructions on how to properly care for your treated tooth and how to minimize post-operative discomfort. We will advise you of any further treatment to be performed by your general dentist, such as a crown to protect your tooth from further fracture or contamination.
Prior to preparing your crown, your dentist will typically place a buildup material in your tooth in order to replace the tooth structure that has been removed during endodontic therapy. When an extensive amount of tooth structure has been lost, there are times when a post and core buildup are needed to stabilize the remaining tooth structure. If there are any further questions, please feel free to call us at …