crowns

How long does a root canal last without a crown?

A tooth that has been saved through root canal treatment can last a lifetime, but the procedure itself affects the structure of the tooth and weakens it significantly. Dental crowns help to reinforce the restored tooth and protect it from fracture when biting and chewing, significantly increasing the success rate of your treatment. Although root …

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crown lengthening

Is Crown Lengthening Painful? Indications, procedure recovery time, Before and After

Also referred to as crown extension, crown lengthening is a standard surgical procedure, a minor periodontal surgery, which seeks to reveal more of the natural tooth above the gum for the crown to grip. During this painless oral surgical procedure, the dentist re-contours the gum tissue, as well as the underlying bone, in preparation for …

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