Can my dentist still save my tooth?

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I recently had a root canal done and a metal post was put in place and sealed with some den-temp material.  I made an appointment for the next step which i am guessing is the impression and further prepping for my porcelain crown.  In the last couple of days, ive noticed that pieces of my remaining tooth are continuing to break off.  So I'm thinking I need to call my dentist monday to see if my next appointment can be moved up due to what seems to me as a large amount of tooth loss.  I have an appointment for may 14th and don't think I'll have any workable tooth left by that time. So should i call or does the implanted core prep me for other options. The dentist told me it was to reinforce the crown when it it put in place.

luckyirishgirl2004 · Answer

Without seeing your tooth it's hard to say, but you should call them on Monday & let them know what's going on.  The metal post would've been placed with permanent cement, but they probably put a temp over it & that may be what you're feeling breaking off.  
When a metal post is done, it is for the purpose of what's called a "core build-up" to provide adequate structure to support a crown (think the foundation of a house, you wouldn't want to build a house on a weak foundation.  There's not really anything else you can do with that post.  

Hope this helps!

GeeRrBee · Answer

I don't think anybody on here can answer you're question. Give the Dentist Office a call to clarify.

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