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How Is A Split Tooth Repaired?
About a year ago, I had a root canal on a tooth. Yesterday I went to my dentist because I thought the filling had fallen out. Turns out that the tooth was cracked and split in two. The dentist pulled the loose half out. He suggested a crown but said I had to wait until the area heals. Today, the material from the root canal fell out. I called my dental office and was told that as long as it doesn t hurt, I m okay. I don t know what to do.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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Actually when a tooth is split in 2 halfs then the treatment depends on two things, if the split is extended till the gums then you have to go for extraction of tooth , as there can be further infection.
And if the doctor is asking you to wait this means that the split is superficial, but still if material has came out then you should go for re-restoration.
Hope it will help you.
Actually when a tooth is split in 2 halfs then the treatment depends on two things, if the split is extended till the gums then you have to go for extraction of tooth , as there can be further infection.
And if the doctor is asking you to wait this means that the split is superficial, but still if material has came out then you should go for re-restoration.
Hope it will help you.
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If half tooth which is remaining is intact and the material that has come out is just from the crown portion of the tooth then it can be re-filled and the tooth can be saved, provided that despite no pain you don't ignore it further. A crown for keeping the half intact is a must but for supporting it properly support from the adjacent tooth will have to be taken which should be intact if such a treatment has to be delivered. If however you don't want to go for this treatment then removal of the remaining half and dental implant would also serve good with more predictable long term outcomes. In either case get the treatment at the earliest.
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