Hello Cougar1707,
>Can you insert a post and core into a tooth without first undertaking
root canal treatment? <
No, a tooth must have root canal treatment in order to insert a post and core.
A post is a metal structure that is placed within the body of the root
of a tooth and it can only be placed in a tooth that has had a root
canal.
Excerpts from Family Gentle Dental Care by DR. Dan Peterson:
?Post and core is a procedure that is required to rebuild a tooth in
order to provide proper support for a crown.
The post will act like an anchor for the placement of your crown.
Post are usually recommended when there is inadequate support for a
crown.?
?? a post is a metal structure that is placed within the body of the
root of a tooth that has had a previous root canal therapy.?
?It can ONLY be placed in a tooth that has had a root canal because
the space previously occupied by the nerve is now filled.?
http://www.dentalgentlecare.com/post_and_core.htm
Post and Core
?First of all, a post is a metallic structure that is placed within
the body of the root of a tooth that has had previous root canal
therapy.
It can ONLY be placed in a tooth that has had endodontic therapy (
root canal ) since once the dentist enters the nerve, the nerve dies.
Root canal therapy prevents further infection and discomfort.?
Colchester Dental Group, LLC
http://www.colchesterdentalgroup.com/patiented-rootcanal.html
http://www.staugustinedentist.com/patient/posts.htm
?The post adds much-needed retention for the core material. It's
cemented down inside one of the root canals.?
http://www.alafayadentistry.com/pages/restorative_services/root_canal.htm
Post and Core
?A post is like a thin screw that is cemented into a root canaled tooth. ?
http://smilemore.net/services.htm
The post is placed into the root canal
Post and Core
? A post looks a lot like a miniature toothpick-like structure - but
only about half an inch long -- that is placed within the body of a
tooth that has had previous root canal therapy. It has traditionally
been made of metal, but we use ones made of more flexible substances,
such as carbon fiber.
During root canal therapy, the space previously occupied by the nerve
is filled with a sterile plastic material. In fabricating your post,
we remove some of this plastic material making sure we leave some
space to seal the end of the root. The space is necessary to anchor
the post within the tooth. The part of the post that is visible is
called the core.?
http://www.atlantacenterforcosmeticdentistry.com/post_core.php
Post and Core
http://www.atlantacenterforcosmeticdentistry.com/post_core.php
Search terms used:
Post and Core
Root canal therapy
endodontic therapy
endodontics for post placement and core
Endodontics, Post and Core
I hope this is helpful.
Best regards,
Bobbie7 |
Request for Answer Clarification by
cougar1707-ga
on
29 Aug 2005 12:52 PDT
Sorry to look for a small clarification at this late stage.
Is there any situation where either of the two upper front teeth
incisors (nos 8 and 9)could have a crown placed on them without root
canal treatment being undertaken.
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
29 Aug 2005 13:11 PDT
Yes
"Front teeth are frequently crowned even without root canals just to
correct the patient's smile."
Doctor Spiller
http://www.doctorspiller.com/Root_Canals.htm
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Request for Answer Clarification by
cougar1707-ga
on
13 Sep 2005 02:21 PDT
A final final clarification question.
can you have a post and core inserted into either of the two upper
front teeth (L1 and L2) without having root canal treatment.
Thank you for you patience as I am not technical.
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
13 Sep 2005 09:43 PDT
According to the information provided in the original answer to your
question it appears that root canal treatment is necessary in order to
insert a
post and core into a tooth.
In any case I will do some more research and IŽll let you know if I
come across relevant information regarding the specific teeth you are
now asking about.
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Request for Answer Clarification by
cougar1707-ga
on
08 Oct 2005 05:15 PDT
Hello bobbie,
I have listed a new question if you are interested.
regards,
brian
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Clarification of Answer by
bobbie7-ga
on
08 Oct 2005 07:48 PDT
IŽll take a look.
Thanks
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