The terms pivot tooth, pivot crown, stump reconstruction or pivot reconstruction all refer to a tooth reinforced by a pivot.
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If a tooth has suffered extreme cavity damage (1)
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that practically only the root is left (2),
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a pivot (3) can be inserted into the root to
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provide retention for affixing a dental crown (4).
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To succeed, this procedure requires
- proper treatment of whatever is left of the root (the pink area in picture 2)
- the root itself to be in good condition
Nowadays, it is common to use fiber-glass pivots, earlier they were made of metal. More on the topic of pivot teeth here!
The cost of a pivot tooth ranges from 100€- 350€ in Europe, depending on the materials and manufacturing methods used. Monday we will show you some examples of badly performed pivot tooth insertions. An x-ray will show you the status of your pivot teeth – more on the topic of x-rays here.
