Drilling Through A Ceramic Crown

In some instances the dentist is able to drill an access hole in the crown and perform the root canal without removing and replacing the crown.

Drilling through a ceramic crown.

If the dentist discovers an infection in the tooth beneath the crown it may be necessary to perform a root canal procedure which could require removal of the crown. Drilling a hole through an all metal crown e g. However easier said than done. Crowns are done for many reasons but they are mostly done to protect a tooth that has been compromised by decay and or fractures.

1 all the tools needed for drilling through fired ceramic. 3 use the drill at a slow and steady pace. This was a repeat root canal. 2 spray water on the piece before drilling.

You just drill right through the top of the crown right into the tooth in order to access the root canal system. A crown increases the level of difficulty because the crown obscures radiographic assessment of the p. How a root canal is done through a crown. A short video from out team on drilling a zirconia crown for root treatment.

Drill carbide drill bits tape water bottle safety glasses foam and ear protection not pictured. I had a root canal done through a permanent crown porcelaine banded to metal 2 years ago. Creating an access cavity through a pfm restoration probably won t significantly affect its overall strength characteristics either. Cdl back to work safety guide passion for accuracy.

I always felt sensitivity to pressure after the first procedure and it also seemed that when flossing near that tooth the floss would smell foul even if i had. Next to all ceramic crowns porcelain fused to metal crowns look most like normal teeth. A crown often called a cap is a custom fabricated restoration comprised of metal and or ceramic that covers the top of portion of the tooth.