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Rebuild the missing inner foundation of a heavily damaged or decayed tooth to safely and securely support a new dental crown.
A core build-up is a foundational restoration performed when a tooth has lost too much structure to reliably anchor a crown on its own. Using high-strength composite material, we reconstruct the core, height, and shape of your tooth to ensure long-term stability. We help you address:
Feature | Standard Core Build-Up | Post and Core Restoration |
|---|---|---|
Primary Indication | Adequate remaining tooth structure to support a composite foundation | Root canal-treated tooth with minimal natural structure left |
How It Is Anchored | Sculpted and bonded directly onto the remaining healthy tooth enamel | Secured using a specialized metal or fiber post inserted into the root canal |
Treatment Purpose | Rebuilds internal shape and height to support a final crown | Anchors the core deeply inside the root when a tooth is severely hollowed out |
We examine your tooth and clean away any active decay or failing restoration material to expose healthy structure.
We apply and sculpt durable composite resin to rebuild the internal core, shape, and height of your tooth.
We shape the newly rebuilt core during the same visit to prepare your tooth for its final custom dental crown.
We take precise digital scans of your completed core foundation so a laboratory can craft your permanent crown.
When Dr. Mohammad Hammoud places a dental crown, he never compromises on the foundation underneath. Placing a crown on a structurally compromised or hollowed-out tooth almost always leads to premature failure. By performing a meticulous core build-up first, we ensure your final restoration distributes chewing forces evenly and stays securely in place for years to come.
It reconstructs the missing structure of a heavily damaged tooth so a dental crown has enough solid material to grip onto and stay secure.
Yes. We typically complete the core build-up during the exact same appointment that we prepare your tooth for a crown.
No. The procedure is performed using local anesthesia, ensuring you remain completely comfortable while we rebuild your tooth structure.
While both use composite resin, a filling repairs a localized cavity, whereas a core build-up completely reconstructs the inner architecture of a tooth to support a crown.
If you have a heavily damaged tooth that needs structural reinforcement before receiving a crown, contact our Dearborn team today.
Reviewed by Dr. Mohammad Hammoud, DMD – 313 Dental, Dearborn, MI
