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Root canal cap
I did my root canal around two months back. And couldn't go for caping because of some personal issues. Can I go for caping now or re root canal os required?. Thank you.
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Hello yes you can go for capping that is necessary step to protect your tooth from fracture. Check the tooth before capping r ct then you can plan for cap.
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u can go for the cap now no need of RCT.
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Get an X-ray done. If it is ok then you can go ahead with capping
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Dr. Akilesh. R
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Chennai
If the teeth is not showing any symptoms and xray shows adequate root filling, you can go for a cap without re-treatment. Not all teeth need to have a cap after root canal but mostly they are badly damaged and so a cap becomes necessary. Moreover, Root canal treated teeth are weak and can easily chip off / fracture during normal eating too.
If you missed an appointment to "fill" the hole made to do root canal and a temporary "closed dressing" was only given, then possibility is that most of that "Cover" was lost and some saliva seepage occurred. This can be a problem.
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Visit one of the dentist or your own dentist you had RCT from and take steps for cover.
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Better a delay than to deny yourself the cap. Happy smiling
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