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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have had root canal treatment on an upper first premolar. Half of the tooth has broken off. My dentist suggested a post and a crown, also including the second premolar because it is almost entirely filled. What do you think — is this the best solution? I am especially concerned about the aesthetic aspect. Thank you and kind regards,
Veronika
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
If your dentist proposed this, I am convinced that it is the best solution. A post in the first premolar is almost the only solution; the additional preparation of the second premolar is dictated by the extensive damage to the hard dental tissues of its crown. A splinted fixed construction (two crowns joined together) will provide both teeth with greater fracture resistance and static stability. You need not worry about the aesthetic aspect, as dental crowns should be aesthetically flawless.
Have a nice day!
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