A core build-up is used when teeth are constructed because their base is insufficient to place a crown. For the crown to be successful, it must have a good foundation to support it. Your dentist will need to polish a significant portion of the existing tooth to create a stable platform and post to cement the crown securely in place. Later, design a crown for it.
When is the procedure used?
* Extensive decay damage
* Root Canal Treatment: After a root canal, teeth tend to become brittle and are more prone to fracture. Therefore, they must be protected by a crown and therefore must be built to support them.
How are crowns / bridges fitted?
Once a root canal is done, all fillings and cavities are removed. This leaves a shell of a tooth and the dentist will build the core and replace the missing tooth material. The remaining tooth is cleaned and special composite filling materials are placed in the core. Core build-up also strengthens what’s left to prevent breakage. However, dentists do not always place a stump on all teeth before building a crown. Unfortunately, the lack of a core build-up sometimes leads to fracture and loss of the underlying tooth. Saving a little money now can often lead to disaster later.
When evaluating the cost of the crown, this procedure is often skipped because it is not always used. When comparing prices, be sure to compare the like with the like.
The national average price for a Core Build up is $ 218.96.