One technique used to restore severely damaged teeth following root canal therapy is fiber post and core build-up. Dental decay can sometimes progress to the point where the majority of the tooth structure is lost if it is not addressed promptly. In this blog post, we will read about the importance of post and core build-up after a root canal treatment at a dental practice in Indianapolis.
Post Build-Up
A post-and-core buildup joins a crown to a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy. It is usually done on a tooth following a root canal but before the tooth is covered with a crown. While many root canal-treated teeth do not require posts and cores, many do.
It is advised that the tooth be capped with a crown following the insertion of a post and core. The tooth might fracture if you wait too long for the crown, then the tooth can fall out.
Before inserting a post, the tooth must undergo root canal therapy to eradicate the infection and prepare the root canal for the post. After shaping the top of the root canal with a little tool known as a dental file, we will choose a post and cement or bind it into position. We use the new core material to fill the tooth after the post is in place. The core material is formed and ready to accept a crown when it has hardened. Next, for a dental laboratory to create a crown that properly fits your tooth, we take an impression of your teeth.
Core Build-Up
A tooth that requires a root canal typically has a sizable filling, extensive decay, and mostly missing natural tooth structure. A hole is drilled through the natural crown of the tooth during a root canal. The root canal is completed through the hole that extends through the crown’s center and into the roots. The core of the crown is the portion of the tooth that has been drilled out.
Following a root canal, every tooth requires a dental crown. A strong foundation is necessary for the crown to succeed. This support is provided by the core build-up. To facilitate crown design, it also replaces the tooth’s natural form. All decayed and outdated fillings are removed during a root canal. This only leaves the tooth’s enamel intact, and the removed tooth material is replaced by a core buildup. After cleaning the remaining tooth, the core is filled with dental amalgam or a unique composite filling material. The substance fortifies the remaining tooth to avoid breaking and substitutes the lost tooth.
Post and core build-ups are important procedures that give a second chance to restore a weakened or damaged tooth. It is necessary to understand the procedure for you to make informed decisions about your oral health and maintain a beautiful, functional smile.
