A friend who has experienced root canal treatment
There should be such doubts:
I can understand that you have to wear a crown after root canal treatment
But why do you have to grind the "primary teeth" around?
Feeling like it hurts your teeth?
Can you glue the crown without grinding your teeth?
Before figuring out these questions
Let's first understand why you should wear a crown!
1. Why is it recommended that you wear a crown after root canal treatment?
Mainly for the following reasons:
01. Protect the remaining tooth structure
After root canal treatment, the pulp cavity tissue of the tooth is completely removed, resulting in the tooth losing its pulp blood supply, becoming fragile and prone to breaking or falling out. Dental crowns can protect the remaining tooth structure and prevent further damage to the tooth.
02. Prevention of secondary pulpitis or periodontitis
After root canal treatment, there may already be an infection or inflammation inside the tooth. If left untreated, these infections can spread to the tissues around the teeth, causing secondary pulpitis or periodontitis. Crowns close the tooth and reduce the risk of reinfection.
03. Restore the shape and function of teeth
After root canal treatment, the tooth may lose its original form and function due to tissue loss. Crowns restore the shape of the tooth and make it look more natural, while enhancing the tooth's retention and resistance to breakage.
04. Prevent crown cracking
Due to the lack of supply of vegetative tissue to the tooth after root canal treatment, the tooth will gradually become discolored and brittle, and it is particularly prone to breakage. Crowns protect the structure and function of the tooth by preventing it from splitting during chewing.
05. Aesthetic considerations
The crown can better restore the occlusal morphology of the adjacent tooth surface, and the appearance and color are more aesthetically pleasing, which is conducive to better occlusion and chewing.
Therefore, crown restoration of teeth after root canal treatment is generally recommended for long-term results.
2. Why do I need to grind my teeth before wearing a crown?
Ensure the fit of the crown
Teeth grinding is done to remove part of the tissue on the surface of the tooth to create a suitable space to accommodate and hold the crown.
This space must be precise enough to ensure that the crown fits snugly against the tooth, neither too tight nor too loose.
Adjust the occlusal relationship
Teeth grinding also adjusts the bite of the teeth to ensure that crowns do not interfere with normal chewing function after they are installed.
If the tooth is not of the right height or shape, it may affect the bite of the tooth, causing discomfort or pain in chewing.
Improve the stability of the crown
Teeth grinding can remove irregularities on the tooth surface, such as sharp edges or protruding parts, that may interfere with crown placement or cause the crown to loosen.
By grinding teeth, you can ensure that the crown will be held firmly in place on the tooth, preventing it from falling out or dislodging.
Therefore, grinding off part of the tooth is actually for the tooth to have a longer life.
In addition, when grinding teeth, doctors will minimize the damage to the tooth tissue while meeting the requirements of retaining and resistance type, so as to minimize the damage to the teeth.
If there is any abnormality or discomfort
A dentist should be consulted promptly and further treatment should be received