How long should I wait before getting my root canal treatments replaced with a suitable implant and crown?

Doctor's Answer

Hello there!

If your root canal treatment is completed without complications, then you will not require a dental implant. The aim of a root canal treatment is to retain your own tooth. A dental implant is to replace a missing or extracted tooth.

How long should I wait?

After a root canal treatment, a crown is usually advised to protect the tooth from reinfection or fracturing. The crowning process can be started on the day of root canal treatment completion, or a few weeks after. Hope this helps!

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