Root canal "cap"

[Decan]

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This is a really stupid question, but due to my limited clinical knowledge and VERY limited endo experience please forgive my ignorance. A friend of mine just got some endo work done from her family friend in new york and is now back (in another state). She just called me saying that her "cap" came off and wanted to know if I could fix it (I just started third year clinics). She can't come in until sometime next week so since I'm curious, what exactly is she referring to? Is it a provisional crown that just needs recementing? IRM that covers the access? Thanks!

 

[puncho]

A "cap" aka crown, is a common term used by the public.

Obviously she may not have the right terminology so you'd have to take a look at it.

 

[allover]

This is a really stupid question, but due to my limited clinical knowledge and VERY limited endo experience please forgive my ignorance. A friend of mine just got some endo work done from her family friend in new york and is now back (in another state). She just called me saying that her "cap" came off and wanted to know if I could fix it (I just started third year clinics). She can't come in until sometime next week so since I'm curious, what exactly is she referring to? Is it a provisional crown that just needs recementing? IRM that covers the access? Thanks!

i can tell you have good teeth. 🙂

 

[Vapor1122]

"cap" = crown. I hate that word; makes it sound like it's a quick and dirty fix for a broken tooth or something.

 

[omaralt]

i would probably tell her to go to a private dentist; she probably just needs it to be re-cemented (15 mins total time). if she comes to you, she'll probably spend 10 hrs in the chair before you can re-cement it (if your dental school was anything like mine was). you'll probably have to do consults with perio, endo, prosth, and oral med. and then they may tell you that this is too advanced for you and send her to PG

 

[DrRoxy]

I think it would be good for you to have a look at it first and if you think you cannot do it, then refer it to a senior student or a dentist at your school. It would be good if you observe whoever is doing it so that you can have some idea about it as well.

It's all about learning.

 

[aphistis]

You'll learn this early in your career, but never ever ever ever EVER trust a patient's description of a problem. ALWAYS look for yourself before agreeing to treat someone.