What is the likelihood of requiring a root canal procedure after receiving a crown?
My new dentist informed me that there's a 20% chance of requiring root canal treatment after getting a crown, especially since it could potentially irritate the nerve. My risk is heightened because I have a crack (which was filled but didn't resolve the issue, leading to the need for a crown) and I want a porcelain crown, which involves more drilling. I'm seeking a second opinion to verify if this 20% or greater figure is accurate. It's worth noting that this concerns a lower molar, and the dentist in question has approximately six years of practice experience as a general dentist.
No doctor can guess procedures, all the information is provided by analysis of documentation and patients mouth, For any doctor you will need to show your panoramic Xray of your mouth, where shows your roots and current situation. Without makes impossible to know.
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