02/12/2024
Dental decay can severely impact the function and aesthetics of a tooth, especially when it progresses to the pulp and causes infection or significant structural damage. For patients like the 50-year-old female in this case, restoring such a tooth is essential for maintaining oral health and improving overall quality of life. In this instance, the rehabilitation of the decayed tooth was achieved using Root Canal Therapy (RCT) followed by the placement of a Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) crown.