Crown Build-up: Case #4 – with bicuspid teeth they are more prone to fracture.

After your root canal is completed and there is no crown present, your tooth needs to be protected with a crown to prevent fracture. Usually after a root canal a crown is almost always necessary.  A build-up is necessary to build-up, strengthen and seal the root canal system from re-infection. The build-up is considered the foundation for a crown. This procedure may be done at our office at the request of your general dentist. I have included 6 examples of build-ups with and without posts. All are in composite resins many are also done in modern amalgam alloy. Your dentist or endodontist will determine which material is best for your situation. This case there was a large cavity which weakened the tooth and two fiber core posts were used to reinforce and hold the build-up into place. These fiber posts have the same amount of flexing as dentine and kinder to the roots of teeth.