Saving a cracked molar instead of pulling it
A 34-year-old had been told elsewhere that a cracked back tooth had to come out.
The problem
A 34-year-old had been told elsewhere that a cracked back tooth had to come out.
What we did
A root canal over two visits, then a ceramic crown to hold the tooth together.
The outcome
The tooth is still in use a year later, with no pain on chewing.
About this treatment: Root canal treatment