Please take a look at these pics, do I need what he says I need?

[karinayogateacher]

Hi Doctors,

CROWN on Teeth #10 came off last night from eating something sticky, I had a root canal there years ago. I've seen a dentist this morning who suggested an implant ASAP and he cemented the crown back until Monday (He said the cement will probably just last a couple days) when he wants to the following:

Monday, take impressions for a partial I think its the retainer? It looked pink to me with a fake teeth attached to the pink retainer which he said I have to wear for 4 months and he will do bone grafting as well he said he CANT put a fake crown and that the only option is to wear the retainer until he does the implant

In 4 months he will do the implant and thats when maybe he can send me home with a fake crown and no more retainers

However, I asked my long time dentist who lives in a different city and told me that according to the XR's I have a fracture from the sticky thing I ate and I don't need an implant since the crown its in perfect shape can be cemented back like it was before. He also said that probably in the future i might need an implant but he said not right now.

Can you please tell me If I really need an implant and whats your opinion?

Thank you and looking forward to hear from you. Blessings

 

[Busybee]

I would try to save the tooth if possible because you can always have an implant later. Although it doesn't look very strong. A good dentist could maybe save it with a post. You'd need to see a specialist.

Oh and you don't want to leave it open to the elements for too long. As it's root filled it should be protected.

 

[karinayogateacher]

Thank you for your reply. when you say "You'd need to see a specialist" can you please explain a bit more, I am a little confuse as I dont know if there are specialist that work specifically with "post" how do I find the best professional? Sorry If my question is super silly (it is)

Yeah and I agree the dentist cement it back this morning.

 

[Busybee]

A restorative specialist. Someone who has additional qualifications in complex crowns, bridges etc. If you need the root canal replacing you should see an endodontist. It's not a simple process to try to save such a tooth.

 

[karinayogateacher]

I typed "complex crowns" on yelp and nothing really specific came out, just general dentistries... Do you know where can I look for someone? btw I am in Denver.

 

[Busybee]

HI Karina, I am in the UK where we have the BDA (British Dental Association). I googled and you have the ADA (American Dental Association). They have a site called "Find a Dentist". Just google that and ADA and you should find it. Select "prosthodontics" in the "specialty" drop down box. You can also find an endodontist here if you need one. It appears to be a reputable body. Every dentist in the UK has to be registered on our GDC (General dental council) and this gives public access to the qualification and authorisation to practise. I'm not sure if you have an equivalent body in the US. I hope you have some luck with this website.

 

[karinayogateacher]

Busibee, Thank you very much!