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Miker
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My farthest back upper left molar (not wisdom tooth which has already been removed) has severe decay. I have known that restoration by filling would not be possible so assumed a crown would be the answer.
My dentist advised that because of the amount of decay (apparently the tooth is also cracked) a crown may not "take" and suggested having it extracted instead. I reluctantly agreed to the extraction but am now having second thoughts (I have not had the procedure yet so still have time to change my mind.
I thought that adding what I believe is referred to as "post and core build up" could provide the support needed for the crown. The tooth is not loose. I do have minor perio disease and will be having root scaling/planing done to correct that.
Even though no one will ever see it (part of my dentists argument for extraction) I would really prefer it not be extracted. But, as my dentist mentioned, I may spend over $1500 to attempt to save the tooth only to have it fail and eventually extracted anyway.
Any opinions? Is it true post and core does not always provide enough support for a crown?
Thank you
My dentist advised that because of the amount of decay (apparently the tooth is also cracked) a crown may not "take" and suggested having it extracted instead. I reluctantly agreed to the extraction but am now having second thoughts (I have not had the procedure yet so still have time to change my mind.
I thought that adding what I believe is referred to as "post and core build up" could provide the support needed for the crown. The tooth is not loose. I do have minor perio disease and will be having root scaling/planing done to correct that.
Even though no one will ever see it (part of my dentists argument for extraction) I would really prefer it not be extracted. But, as my dentist mentioned, I may spend over $1500 to attempt to save the tooth only to have it fail and eventually extracted anyway.
Any opinions? Is it true post and core does not always provide enough support for a crown?
Thank you