What does 18 residual crown mean?

** 18 residual crown refers to the situation that the 18 th tooth (big tooth) is damaged due to caries or trauma, and only a part of the crown is left.

The treatment of residual crown depends on the degree of crown retention and inflammation of periodontal tissue. If there are many residual crowns and inflammation can be effectively controlled, you can choose to directly fill teeth or repair porcelain teeth. If there are few residual roots and inflammation is not effectively controlled, we should consider root canal therapy and porcelain restoration, or dental implant restoration after tooth extraction.

The above contents are for reference only. It is recommended to consult a professional dentist for more accurate information.