What Is Dental Post Removal?
A dental post is a small, supportive rod placed inside a tooth's canal after a root canal to provide stability, especially when the tooth is damaged or has significant decay. If this post becomes loose or the tooth becomes reinfected, it may need to be removed. With over 30 years of experience in endodontics, Dr. William Looney at Endodontic Associates of East Alabama has helped many patients restore the function and appearance of their teeth with compassionate care. If you're dealing with pain, infection, or a loose crown after a root canal, contact our team in Auburn, AL to learn more about post removal.
How Do You Perform Dental Post Removal?
Before starting the procedure, our team will perform a detailed examination to assess your tooth's condition. We may take 3D scans of your mouth and jaw using our practice's cone-beam CT scanner for more precise treatment planning. To ensure your comfort, we'll numb the area with a local anesthetic. Dr. Looney will carefully access the post, using small incisions or a drill, and remove it with specialized instruments. After the post is extracted, we will address any infection and may place a filler or crown to reinforce the tooth before sealing it.
What Are the Benefits of Post Removal?
Dental post removal can be a complex procedure, which is why it's important to trust your care to experienced providers like Dr. Looney and our staff at Endodontic Associates of East Alabama. The benefits of this endodontic treatment include:
- Preventing health risks created by a loose or broken dental post
- Eliminating infection and reducing your risk of future health problems
- Preparing your tooth for future endodontic procedures
- Avoiding the need for tooth extraction or other complex treatments
Endodontic Associates of East Alabama Reviews
Great "bedside manner" - Dr. Looney was professional, kind and attentive. He listened so carefully that he addressed questions that I hadn't actually asked, but he intuitively knew I wanted answers to. He read my forms and asked questions about my prior career, showing interest. He was kind, proactive and made sure I left my appointment with everything I needed. The procedure was done efficiently with as little discimfort as possible. I strongly recommend Dr. Looney if you want a quality and caring experience. I drove 220 miles round trip and it was well worth it!
Dr W. Looney DMD is very professional & courteous. He did great correcting my dental issues. Best pain free surgery I have had in 59 years. Staff is great as well.
Dr. Looney took great care with this very anxious patient. I would definitely see him again.
This doctor is very caring. He went above and beyond to get my pain under control. I had one root canal and continued to have pain. He saw me (without a scheduled appointment) and did another root canal on a tooth next to the first infected one. I am praying this will resolve the issues but if not, it is certainly not a reflection on Dr. Looney. He has thorough, quick and most of all, compassionate. The office personnel were great as well.
My dentist did a root canal about 20 years ago and for some reason it went bad and he recommended that I see a specialist because of the difficulty of redoing one. I choose Dr. Looney from my dentist's recommendation and because his practice accepted my Southland Dental Insurance. The Dr. and his assistants did a great job, my root canal went fine, and my insurance covered the entire amount due, I was even refunded the co-pay. I hope I never need another one, but if I do I will see Dr Looney.
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Resolve Dental Post Issues with Professional Care
Root canal complications like discomfort or a loose crown can often point to a broken post or an infection. If you're experiencing these issues, Dr. Looney at Endodontic Associates of East Alabama can provide you with the care and treatment you need. With over 30 years of expertise in restoring the health and function patients' smiles, he will work with you to resolve the problem. Reach out to our Auburn, AL practice to schedule your consultation and explore endodontic solutions like post removal.