The root canal treats the infection inside the tooth. The crown protects the part of the tooth that stays above the gum. Those tasks are different. That difference matters.<\/p>\r\n
Back teeth get a lot of pressure when you chew so dentists usually recommend a crown for them after a root canal treatment. Front teeth do not always need a crown. The decision depends on how much of the tooth remains and where the tooth’s in the mouth.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A temporary filling is not meant to be long\u2011term protection. The temporary filling gets you through the gap while the final restoration is being planned.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 If a large part of the tooth is missing the crown becomes more important because there is little natural tooth left to absorb chewing pressure.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Front teeth are different. If enough structure remains the dentist may choose another type of restoration instead.<\/p>\r\n
Usually the dentist prepares the tooth so that the crown can fit over it. Then an impression or digital scan is used to make the crown. You may wear a crown while the permanent one is being made.<\/p>\r\n
After that the final crown is checked for fit and bite before it is cemented in place. The process is not particularly exciting. That is actually news.<\/p>\r\n
A well\u2011made crown can last years with good care.. It is not indestructible. Biting hard objects is a bad idea. Grinding teeth can put stress on the crown.<\/p>\r\n
Brush normally and clean between teeth. If you grind at night ask a dentist about a night guard. The night guard feels like an extra step. Protecting the crown is much easier than replacing a crown.<\/p>\r\n
If a dentist recommends a crown after a root canal the writer would not treat the crown as an upgrade especially for a back tooth. The whole point of the root canal is to save the tooth. Protecting the tooth afterward makes sense.<\/p>\r\n
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