“Can a root canal be done through an existing crown?”
I am a 37 year old female. I want to know if a root canal can be done through an existing crown?
6 Answers
A root canal procedure can be done through a crown but sometimes a new crown or a stabilising post will need to be inserted after the root filling is completed. Ask your dentist or specialist endodontist.
Yes, a root canal can be done through an existing crown. The crown would need to be sealed after the root canal is completed with a permanent filling.
Yes, a root canal can be performed through an existing crown. This can, however, make the existing crown weaker and a new crown may be needed.
Yes, it can be done through an existing crown but there is always a possibility that the crown needs to be replaced if there is decay under the crown or the crown fractures during the procedure.
Yes. The crown may have to be replaced afterwards.
Dana Truesdale, DDS
Dana Truesdale, DDS
Sometimes you can go through the crown to do the root canal.
