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Are Ceramic Dental Crowns Safer Alternatives To Root Canals?

Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017

Question: Dear Sir,
Recently i had visited for dental Checkup.they had Mentioned that two teeths need root Canal after which they would be putting ceramic Crown to the teeth.Could you please let us know whether we can put directly Ceramic crown to the teeth without undergoing root canal treatment.
also could you please educate me about Ceramic Crown which one would be good without any side effects and long lasting.
They had mentioned Two Types of Crown Ceramic Crown Metal and Metal free which one are the best without any side effects
Thanks for you help in advance

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Root canal should be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query..

If your teeth have deep decay and nerves are exposed then you should definitely go for Root Canal Treatment first followed by capping as direct capping can cause severe pain and finally you will have to get root canal treatment done.

So it is always better and necessary to get root canal treatment done first.

If you have an x ray of your teeth please upload it here so that I can tell you that exactly you need root canal or not..

Also which teeth are advised for root canal; like upper or lower teeth, front or back teeth?

Both metal ceramic and ceramic crowns are good but will depend on which teeth are to be capped like front or back teeth as well as your budget.

So I would like to know that regarding crown do you have any budget related problems or you can go for any level of expenses?
It will let me decide what is better for you.

So please revert back with the x ray and answers..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (45 minutes later)

As you mentioned about Metal Ceramic crowns.What kind of metals would be good does they get corroded over a period of time and does they have any side effects in long on the body?

Thanks for detailed explanation.I have not yet taken x-ray will take x-ray and share it to you.Doctor had mentioned Two teeths one is Lower Back teeth and other is for Upper teeth.I don't have any budget problem.Since this would be there lifetime in Mouth so wanted to make sure that it is best one without any side effects

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can opt for metal ceramic crown.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the reply..

You can opt for Metal Ceramic crowns as they have a metal layer under the ceramic layer and are strong enough to bear forces of chewing in back teeth..

But proceed only after root canal treatment..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards.

Brief Answer:
No problems..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
The metal used is in the form.of alloy of inert metals so does not corrode or cause any side effects, so do not worry about it..

Please write back for more queries..

Regards..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj