Many adults in Nehru Nagar have had a root canal at some point, and a common question follows: does the tooth really need a crown now? In most back teeth, the answer is yes. A tooth treated with a root canal has lost its nerve and often a large part of its structure, so it becomes more brittle. Kkeswani Dental & Polyclinic plans the crown along with the root canal, so the tooth is protected once treatment is done.
The risk of skipping a crown is that the tooth can crack under normal chewing, sometimes below the gum line. At that stage, saving it can become difficult and extraction may be the only choice. We explain this at the start of root canal treatment, so patients from Nehru Nagar understand why the crown is part of the plan and not an extra step added later.
Crowns are made in materials that suit the position of the tooth. Back teeth need strength for chewing, while front teeth also need a natural shade. We work with materials from brands such as 3M Lava and Ivoclar. Dr. Prattik Kkeswani, who holds an MDS in Prosthodontics, prepares and fits each crown himself. You can read more about the options on our crowns and bridges page.
If you have had a root canal without a crown, or a tooth that aches when you bite, book a check-up. Call +91-990-964-4344 from Nehru Nagar and we will examine the tooth and explain whether it needs protection.
Dr. Prattik Kkeswani carries 10 years of profound experience in dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and Implantology.
His patients know him best for his precision work and his bona fide advice. He is not only a specialist, but has notably presented papers and posters at various National Conferences.
Meet the academic achiever of Manipal University, Dr. Tanisha Keswani. Her prowess is in fixing facial aesthetics, working with the advance braces system and has been successfully spreading smiles for 10 years.
A prosthodontist plans the crown. Crowns are Dr. Prattik Kkeswani's core work. He studied prosthodontics at the MDS level and has spent more than a decade restoring teeth. For Nehru Nagar patients, this means the crown is shaped to fit the bite properly and sit well against the gums, which helps it last.
Weak teeth are found before they break. Large old fillings, cracks and teeth that hurt on biting are all signs a tooth may need support. During a routine check-up, we look for these signs and use X-rays where needed. Protecting a weak tooth early with a crown is usually simpler than repairing one that has already split.
Easy to return for fitting and review. Nehru Nagar is a short drive along the 132ft Ring Road, so the visits for preparing, trying in and fitting a crown are easy to manage. After fitting, we check the bite again at a follow-up so the crown is comfortable when you chew and does not strain the teeth around it.
Our clinic is a short drive from the landmarks you already know in Nehru Nagar.
Directions and drive-time from Nehru Nagar to Kkeswani Dental & Polyclinic.
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