The endodontist is a specialist who fills the root canal with a rubber-like material that acts as a bandage. This is usually followed by the placement of a temporary crown or filling. After the procedure, you may experience some mild pain. However, it is important to note that temporary dental crowns are more likely to wear out quickly if they remain in the mouth for an extended period of time.
This can cause your teeth to shift, resulting in discomfort. If you discuss your oral habits with our endodontist, they can provide advice on how long your temporary crown will last. After the procedure, the endodontist will provide instructions for pain management and how to care for your tooth while you recover from treatment and until a follow-up visit. It is especially important to follow these guidelines if a temporary filling or crown has been placed. When referring to a root canal specialist (endodontist), the root canal will be completed and a temporary filling material will be used to cover the root filling material. An endodontist can perform up to 25 root canal procedures in a month, while a regular dentist can only do one or two.
Endodontists have more experience in complex cases due to their additional two or three years of specialized training. They are able to assess the patient's situation and advise when an endodontist's experience will produce a better outcome. Endodontists focus on root problems and don't do many of the things a typical family dentist does. According to the AAE (American Association of Endodontists), whether or not you will need a crown after endodontics depends largely on the position of the tooth in your mouth. The dentist will know what is best and will refer the patient to an endodontist when appropriate. Root canals and crown placements are considered endodontic procedures, but they may be performed by either endodontists or regular dentists.
