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Broke my tooth in half. What am I going to need done?
I was playing basketball the other night and ended up getting the bottom half of my top front right tooth broken off. The pulp is definitely exposed. I can see the red flesh and it hurts to the touch. I'm pretty sure the bottom half can't be bonded on, but i saved it in milk anyway. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow and I'm just wondering what to anticipate. Will I need a root canal? Just a crown?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You will most likely need a root canal although your dentist will make the call. They may try to do a "pulp cap" on it and re-bond the broken tooth on there again possibly. If its too far exposed, then it may require a root canal and a crown.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Adhesive only although the bond strength of enamel to enamel with a bond should be excellent.
If they do re-bond it, will it eventually fuse together or will it only be held there be the adhesive?
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