Kristy depending on the amount of root structure that is remaining you might be able to get the tooth rebuild, this would mean a root canal if the nerve of the tooth has been involved or in some cases an elective root canal may be needed to build up the tooth. Any how if a root canal is involved then a post could be placed within the canal and then the ceramic crown place. Now depending on a lot of factors like the amount of force that would be placed on the tooth and also the actual tooth structure remaining a successful treatment would last quiet a bit (may be up to 10-15 years)
Thanks for the help. I have read a lot about implants and actually spoke with a neighbor today and she is having one done, she goes back for the second stage of the procedure really soon. It's a very time-consuming procedure. As I mentioned, I do still have a bit of the tooth left, it's hard for me to explain the way it looks like but I looked in the very back to see that it's pretty white and looks healthy. Before it broke, as I mentioned, the top of it is where the enamel was coming off and not sure if that was decay or not but now it looks like it's not...not compared to some decayed teeth I googled. Anyway, maybe a crown can be put on if not, may go with an implant if that can be done. Or if a single partical can be made, like a partial bridge that might work. I know that dentists can do amazing things these days, there might be more options than I realize!
Hi Kristy,
I thought I would provide you with this link to see if it would help you in case you need implants.
http://dentalinformationblog.com/implant-dentistry/are-you-thinking-of-having-dental-implants-stop-and-read-this-first/01/12/2009
http://www.top3dentists.com/pages/implants
Root canal always can be done. The critical issue is whether the tooth is restorable or not and prognosis.
I am not sure if a root canal can be done, I guess I won't know anything until he looks at it and I really hope that it's some good news!
If the broken tooth is periodontally healthy, favorable crown/root ratio,adequate biologic width, The tooth can be restored. A temporary crown can be fabricated shortly after root canal treatment, if root canal treatment is indicated.Consultation with a dentist is advised.