Not removing all decay

[Arsan]

My dentist placed the crown without completely removing the decay. He said that the remaining decay was too close to the nerve.

Thank you

 

[Dr M]

The remaining decay will spread and eventually cause pulpitis. The dentist should have performed a root canal treatment if the decay was expected to extend into the pulp chamber.

 

[Dental cure and care]

It is generally advisable to remove all decayed tissue before placing a crown, there are circumstances where retaining some may be deemed necessary due to proximity to vital structures like nerves. It’s important for you to have open discussion with the dentists about these decisions and potential implications for future dental health.

 

[Arsan]

The remaining decay will spread and eventually cause pulpitis. The dentist should have performed a root canal treatment if the decay was expected to extend into the pulp chamber.

Thank you

 

[Arsan]

It is generally advisable to remove all decayed tissue before placing a crown, there are circumstances where retaining some may be deemed necessary due to proximity to vital structures like nerves. It’s important for you to have open discussion with the dentists about these decisions and potential implications for future dental health.

Thank you