Root canal treatment for cracked teeth

The root canal treatment is usually performed on a regular basis. The cracked tooth may cause pain, infection and other problems, and it is necessary to seek medical treatment in time. The following are the solutions for cracked teeth after root canal treatment: 1. Check the degree of cracking: The doctor will find out the extent and extent of the tooth crack through X-rays and other examination methods. If the crack is small and does not affect the dental pulp, it can be repaired; if the crack is serious and has affected the dental pulp, root canal treatment or extraction may be needed. 2. Root canal treatment: If the tooth has already undergone root canal treatment, the crack may cause the root canal treatment to be incomplete and require a new root canal treatment. During root canal treatment, the doctor will remove infectious substances from the root canal and then fill the root canal to prevent infection from happening again. 3. Repair the tooth: After root canal treatment, the tooth structure has been damaged to a certain extent and needs to be repaired. The restoration method includes crown restoration, veneer restoration, etc. Crown restoration is to wrap the whole tooth to restore the shape and function of the tooth; Veneer restoration is to paste a thin layer of restoration material on the tooth surface to improve the appearance of the tooth. 4. Regular review: After root canal treatment, regular review is needed to ensure the health of the tooth. If there is pain, swelling and other abnormal conditions, should seek medical attention promptly. It should be noted that the treatment method for cracked teeth after root canal treatment needs to be determined according to the specific situation. During the treatment process, regular dental hospitals and experienced doctors should be selected to ensure the treatment effect and safety. Root canal treatment and dental restoration may be different for special groups such as pregnant women and the elderly. Before treatment, you should inform your doctor of your special situation so that he can formulate an appropriate treatment plan.