Root canal therapy (RCT) is an important dental procedure that is necessary when the inner pulp of a tooth becomes inflamed or often causes significant pain, tenderness and swelling. To prevent the spread of infection, RCT involves removing an infected mass and cleaning/decontamination of the ducts using a clean, disinfected and sealed procedure. If not treated, the infection can cause abscess, bone brittleness, and tooth damage.
The tooth's brittleness and ease of breakage can be caused by inadequate pulp nutrition after RCT. This is where a dental crown becomes essential. The tooth's upper part above the gum line is covered by a crown, which serves to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. With the crown, it acts as a barrier to prevent future harm and keeps the tooth from falling out after receiving retraction.
Placing a crown on a root canal treated tooth strengthens it and protects it from breaking or splitting under the pressure of chewing. The utilization of RCT coupled with a crown is indispensable for good dental health as it eliminates the infection and restores structural strength and function.
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