3. We fill the root canals with “gutta-percha,” a rubber-like material secured with an adhesive cement. We’ll also place a temporary filling, which your dentist will later remove in order to restore the tooth.
4. Your dentist then places a crown or other restoration on the tooth to protect and restore it to full function.
In some cases, the dentist may place a post inside the tooth if there is insufficient structure for the restoration.
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