Does porcelain teeth require a root canal? Implementation process

Does porcelain teeth require a root canal? Depending on the condition of the tooth, the doctor will prescribe a root canal or not. In particular, cases of severe tooth decay and pulpitis will mostly be prescribed root canal treatment to cover porcelain teeth. Because the porcelain crown method not only brings aesthetics to the teeth, but also ensures the structure of real tooth enamel. Join My Auris dentistry to learn in detail about the method of porcelain crowning in case of root canal before performing the procedure through the article below:

Does porcelain teeth require a root canal?

Are there any cases that require a root canal? Factors will be determined based on each person’s dental condition. Normally, root canal cases are only applied when the pulp is severely damaged or infected due to severe tooth decay.

If the pulp is not cleaned, it can cause serious pain and even require tooth extraction. If your tooth pulp is normal, the doctor will perform the porcelain crown according to the correct procedure without needing to treat the tooth pulp.

Does a porcelain tooth need a root canal
In what cases do you need a root canal before making porcelain teeth

In cases where you need a root canal for porcelain teeth

Ceramic tooth root canal when the tooth is severely decayed 

When the tooth is severely decayed, bacteria will penetrate inside the dental pulp, causing pulpitis and tooth structure to be greatly destroyed. In cases where tooth enamel has not been damaged much, doctors will prioritize tooth filling first.

Make porcelain teeth with root canals when teeth are severely crooked or crooked 

In cases where teeth are severely crooked or crooked, root canal treatment is required. teeth are essential. Because, at this time, the inclination of the tooth is quite large, when making porcelain teeth, the doctor will be forced to take a root canal to perform the procedure. Because there is a risk of invasion of the tooth pulp. Therefore, to avoid this situation, the doctor will perform a root canal before covering the tooth with porcelain.

In cases where porcelain teeth do not need a root canal,

In case the customer wants to improve tooth defects such as: gapped teeth, misaligned teeth, chipped or discolored, etc. The doctor will grind the teeth and cover the tooth with porcelain and there is no need for a root canal.

Whether or not a root canal will be performed will depend on the doctor’s appointment after a thorough dental examination. More than that, dentists will always prioritize solutions that preserve real tooth tissue and limit root canals.

Root canal is a process that requires the doctor to have both expertise and experience to be able to perform it correctly. Whether the root canal is fast or slow, especially safe or not, will depend on the skill of the doctor you have chosen.

Does it require a root canal to make porcelain teeth
Root canal procedure at My Auris dentistry

Safe porcelain tooth root canal procedure in My Auris 

The porcelain tooth root canal treatment will be decided after the doctor examines and checks the specific dental condition. From there, the doctor will perform the root canal accurately and quickly. At the same time, it limits the feeling of pain for the patient.

The process of making porcelain teeth for root canals safely at My Auris dentistry includes the following steps:

Step 1: Examine and check specific teeth

First, the doctor will examine and check general oral health. Normally, the doctor will prescribe Conebeam 3D to check the tooth structure, bone and level of infection of the dental pulp, etc. Number of teeth needing root canal treatment, treatment costs. If the customer agrees, the doctor will create a specific treatment plan and regimen. 

Step 2: Anesthesia

Anesthesia will help the root canal treatment process become gentle, especially without feeling pain or sensitivity during the procedure.

Step 3: Set the base high su 

The doctor will place a rubber gasket to cover the porcelain tooth that needs root canal treatment. The purpose of placing rubber soles is to isolate the teeth from the gums and oral cavity. At the same time, avoid root canal medicine falling into the oral cavity, respiratory tract or digestive tract.

Step 4: Perform root canal treatment 

The doctor will make a small hole on the chewing surface of the tooth to clear the root canal, remove infected pulp tissue, and irrigate the root canal to completely remove bacteria. bacteria.

Step 5: Seal the root canal 

After cleaning the pulp, the doctor will fill the root canal with specialized filling material to prevent bacteria from entering and inflaming the pulp again. Finally, to protect the tooth after root canal treatment, a porcelain crown will be performed. Because porcelain tooth restoration will help preserve itand increase the lifespan of root canal treated teeth. From there, ensure the chewing function as well as the aesthetics of the teeth.

Step 6: Take tooth impressions and attach temporary teeth.

First, the doctor will take an impression of the jaw to send all information to the lab. Technicians at the lab will begin the process of designing porcelain teeth based on modern CAD/CAM software. Next, the doctor will temporarily attach the porcelain crown while waiting for the real crown.

Step 7: Attach the permanent porcelain crown.

After completing the porcelain crowns, the doctor will schedule a follow-up appointment and check the compatibility of the porcelain crown with the root. real teeth. At My Auris dentistry, customers will be issued a genuine warranty card with a term of up to 15 years.

Does a porcelain tooth need a root canal
Benefits of porcelain crowns for root canals

Benefits of porcelain crowns for root canals 

Making porcelain teeth after a root canal will bring the following benefits:

Absolute protection of real tooth tissue 

Teeth after root canal will become weak and easily shake. Therefore, making porcelain teeth will help protect real teeth, while improving chewing and not being sensitive to the temperature of food.

Ensuring aesthetics >

Porcelain teeth are made from high-quality porcelain embryos. Because porcelain crowns have the same shape and color as real teeth, porcelain teeth ensure usability as well as aesthetics. Teeth after restoration will be very similar to natural ones, especially difficult to distinguish between real teeth and porcelain teeth.

Effectively prevents tooth decay

As mentioned, porcelain crowns are considered an “armor” that protects real tooth tissue so bacteria cannot penetrate. Therefore, you only need to clean the part of the tooth root near the gum and minimize tooth decay.

Ceramic root canal treatment still has benefits and limitations at the same time. To optimally protect your teeth, you need to listen to your doctor’s advice to avoid having a root canal that negatively affects your oral health. When you have pain or decay, you need to see a dentist.

Above are the explanations about whether porcelain teeth require a root canal. Hope this article will provide you with the necessary information. If you have any questionsIf you have any questions, please contact us via Fanpage or come directly to the dentist for detailed advice. 

Kim Dung

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