Dental crowns play an important role in several dental procedures. It’s one of the most well known modern dental restoration procedures. A dental crown replicates the top portion of your tooth. It protects the tooth by covering its complete structure above the gum line. Whether your tooth suffers damage, cosmetic issue or infection, a dental crown can restore the tooth’s function and beauty.

Why Is Crowning Necessary After Root Canal Treatment?

A root canal treatment involves removing all of the nerve and pulp tissue of a tooth. This is the blood supply, which normally provides moisture and nutrients. Once all of the nerve/pulp has been extracted, the tissue begins drying out and becomes brittle. The dentist will have to drill quite a lot to get all the way down. The removal of the tooth structure tends to make the tooth weaker.

Why are Molars Crowned?

Ideally, teeth should be crowned after undergoing a root canal treatment. Molars are particularly important because they have different roots associated with multiple cusps. The roots are flared out in different directions. Where the two roots meet is a possible spot for it to crack. If the root is crowned, it completely encases the cusps of the tooth and distributes the biting forces more evenly.

How Long After a Root Canal Must a Tooth be Crowned?

This question must be discussed with your dentist. It depends on many different factors. If the tooth was ever-neurotic, its vitality before the root canal, abscess or infection, all make a difference. It’s generally best to wait for a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 9-12 months before crowning. The reason for patients waiting for 3 months in most cases is because root canal therapy is never 100%. There’s no point crowning it if the tooth ends up needing more work or if it needs an extraction.