{"id":9919,"date":"2026-01-27T05:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/?p=9919"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T11:37:30","slug":"root-canal-or-dental-implant-how-to-know-which-treatment-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/it\/dental-implant\/root-canal-or-dental-implant-how-to-know-which-treatment-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal or Dental Implant? How to Know Which Treatment Is Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-31ie82n-b6b6f7b6a99cb6767c7007923a0461f1 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  section-white blog-detail avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9919'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-30c5ipb-3e71025fba6f60f9ffb69e787422a76e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-30c5ipb-3e71025fba6f60f9ffb69e787422a76e{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-30c5ipb-3e71025fba6f60f9ffb69e787422a76e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2yfsj0v-f11d13ddc45228923f5e87a24e602af9 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mt9qap7n-cd196a97fa661765427804e6f222ada8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mt9qap7n-cd196a97fa661765427804e6f222ada8{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mt9qap7n-cd196a97fa661765427804e6f222ada8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mt9qap7n-cd196a97fa661765427804e6f222ada8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mt9qap7n-cd196a97fa661765427804e6f222ada8 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Root Canal or Dental Implant? How to Know Which Treatment Is Right for You<\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p><a href=\"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/about-our-dental-studio-in-new-york\/meet-us\/davide-romeo-dds-ms-phd-dentist-new-york\/\">by Dr. Davide Romeo<\/a>, Prosthodontist at Milano Dental Studio | Manhattan, NY<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ahubkv-f2b1a8fd2ec190846a58b398d0d9b4ed\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-ahubkv-f2b1a8fd2ec190846a58b398d0d9b4ed{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ahubkv-f2b1a8fd2ec190846a58b398d0d9b4ed hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_post_metadata '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='av-post-metadata-container av-2v73cqn-c9a2caeab8320eb899194d22e46f7723 av-metadata-container-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  av-metadata-container-1'><div class='av-post-metadata-container-inner'><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-before-meta\">Published on<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-meta-content\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-published\"><span class=\"av-post-metadata-published-date\" >27 Gennaio 2026<\/span><\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-separator\">|<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-content av-post-metadata-category\"><span class=\"av-metadata-before av-metadata-before-categories\">in<\/span><span class=\"av-post-metadata-category-link\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/category\/dental-implant\/\" >dental implant<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2pui9ov-f1df10f4e5387b2013a26fafc4f4ffc8 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mt9qbvpp-4f550847363bcb5eaf7e3b9fb6fbf974\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mt9qbvpp-4f550847363bcb5eaf7e3b9fb6fbf974 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mt9qbvpp-4f550847363bcb5eaf7e3b9fb6fbf974 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mt9qbvpp-4f550847363bcb5eaf7e3b9fb6fbf974 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class='wp-image-9911 avia-img-lazy-loading-9911 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Root-Canal-or-Dental-Implan-How-to-Know-Which-Treatment-Is-Right-for.jpg\" alt='Root Canal or Dental Implant How to Know Which Treatment Is Right for' title='Root-Canal-or-Dental-Implan-How-to-Know-Which-Treatment-Is-Right-for'  height=\"679\" width=\"1200\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2p7qv8f-c8b13b4bc4c075816cc330d416ddd0b8\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2p7qv8f-c8b13b4bc4c075816cc330d416ddd0b8{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2p7qv8f-c8b13b4bc4c075816cc330d416ddd0b8 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_image  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2niofpr-9009121cc9b18f02c38f8a5dac722b81 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2lzrmlb-f9f2cc3126136c1bc2da8a85c242cfaa\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-2lzrmlb-f9f2cc3126136c1bc2da8a85c242cfaa{\nmargin-top:-40px;\nheight:1px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2lzrmlb-f9f2cc3126136c1bc2da8a85c242cfaa hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mt9qd4q3-7f2929de8602813e1146277126d38c06 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When a tooth becomes severely damaged or infected, patients often hear two possible solutions: <strong>save the tooth with a root canal or remove it and replace it with a dental implant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you decide which option is better?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is not simply based on whether the tooth hurts or whether an implant is available. The most important consideration is the long-term prognosis of the tooth. At Milano Dental Studio, we believe that the first question should always be:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can this tooth be predictably saved?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2job30f-2fbc97aa217546c75977e4004da2a867 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2hp251r-0a3c7129ad51cc38a58ee35e3773b570\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2hp251r-0a3c7129ad51cc38a58ee35e3773b570{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2hp251r-0a3c7129ad51cc38a58ee35e3773b570 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2hp251r-0a3c7129ad51cc38a58ee35e3773b570 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2hp251r-0a3c7129ad51cc38a58ee35e3773b570 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When Can a Tooth Be Saved?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8v1c5r-a41e149f6373a35a9bfbe2bdfe380de4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A natural tooth is generally worth preserving when it can be restored to health and function with a predictable long-term prognosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Depending on the situation, treatment may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Root canal treatment<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A dental crown<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Periodontal treatment<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Treatment of decay<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Repair of a fractured or damaged tooth<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A combination of restorative procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A root canal removes infected or damaged tissue from inside the tooth and allows the tooth to remain in the mouth. When appropriately indicated, preserving a natural tooth can be an excellent treatment option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2enby9b-33c3c50eede3ebed2825c75b615da827\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2enby9b-33c3c50eede3ebed2825c75b615da827{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2enby9b-33c3c50eede3ebed2825c75b615da827 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2enby9b-33c3c50eede3ebed2825c75b615da827 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2enby9b-33c3c50eede3ebed2825c75b615da827 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >When Is an Extraction Necessary ?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2cu5mnz-18c3d5fa81c7f91872ba9dba9b677757 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Unfortunately, some teeth cannot be predictably restored.<br \/>\n<strong>Extraction may become necessary when there is:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A vertical root fracture<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Extensive loss of tooth structure<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Severe decay extending below the gum<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Advanced periodontal destruction<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Repeated failure of previous treatment<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Insufficient remaining tooth structure to support a restoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In these situations, attempting to save the tooth may not provide a predictable long-term result.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mt9qdqp3-a61790f9a8eea3efbb86dd96d032d8a6\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mt9qdqp3-a61790f9a8eea3efbb86dd96d032d8a6{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mt9qdqp3-a61790f9a8eea3efbb86dd96d032d8a6 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mt9qdqp3-a61790f9a8eea3efbb86dd96d032d8a6 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mt9qdqp3-a61790f9a8eea3efbb86dd96d032d8a6 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Happens After an Extraction ?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mt9qhfut-4bf3a4066f371aae4c742b89c30ae0e5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When a tooth needs to be removed, the treatment decision does not end with the extraction.<br \/>\n<strong>The missing tooth can potentially be replaced with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A dental implant and crown<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A fixed dental bridge<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A removable partial denture<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> In selected situations, no immediate replacement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A dental implant replaces the root portion of the missing tooth and can support a crown designed to resemble and function like a natural tooth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-2c05t7j-b38f39fac1fa246708603d2d575a8dcd av_one_full  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mt9qmlrc-fac13dbddcecd4f7ecb1de6ec46cf6eb\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mt9qmlrc-fac13dbddcecd4f7ecb1de6ec46cf6eb{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mt9qmlrc-fac13dbddcecd4f7ecb1de6ec46cf6eb .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mt9qmlrc-fac13dbddcecd4f7ecb1de6ec46cf6eb .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mt9qmlrc-fac13dbddcecd4f7ecb1de6ec46cf6eb av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-20  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Root Canal vs. Dental Implant<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mt9qn2v9-7872d9e1b5dbc5eeaae00c75bc46b0f6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>There is no universal winner between these two treatments. The appropriate solution depends on the specific tooth and the patient\u2019s overall situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-bfwqtb-38c2fe1d5007a3c8231d1c73dfc8d905 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-98qy7z-8687bc8de6b05d67339e4eb96880b596\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-98qy7z-8687bc8de6b05d67339e4eb96880b596{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-98qy7z-8687bc8de6b05d67339e4eb96880b596 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-98qy7z-8687bc8de6b05d67339e4eb96880b596 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-98qy7z-8687bc8de6b05d67339e4eb96880b596 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-23  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Root Canal Treatment<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-28qk233-b087feb57269e370abfdcac5e2997810 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mt9qosj4-b0b3d4d185c70a94ef640de33a2bae5f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Preserves the natural tooth<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Avoids extraction<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Maintains the existing tooth structure when restorable<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Can provide excellent long-term function when the tooth has a favorable prognosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-88kv7z-ad03d3319ee42021ad7845c8facee0c3 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-578tov-18cf7d9aade55f0c5feb0fbf41256197 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The tooth may require significant restorative treatment<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A crown may be necessary<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Previously treated teeth can sometimes develop new problems<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> A tooth with a poor structural prognosis may not be worth saving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-29h4uj3-df0538a5b120eb18ef65235bae8a7805 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mt9qnixm-c4fc3174804cb60ebc711a06484e035a\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mt9qnixm-c4fc3174804cb60ebc711a06484e035a{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mt9qnixm-c4fc3174804cb60ebc711a06484e035a .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mt9qnixm-c4fc3174804cb60ebc711a06484e035a .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mt9qnixm-c4fc3174804cb60ebc711a06484e035a av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-29  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Dental Implant<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3kswy7-5a3166805e1e21f10d8e30f69c26a5c3 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mt9rp89a-60417bdee08d4283d20f1e39d7313876 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Can replace a tooth that cannot be predictably restored<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Does not require preparation of adjacent healthy teeth<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Provides a stable foundation for a crown<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Can provide excellent long-term function and esthetics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-26pzylb-8357e20429c05a1011f31240e1c8aff3 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  av-break-at-tablet flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mt9qqh7e-980a66d74573eeabe8eebb4fe07341fb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Requires surgical treatment<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Treatment may require several months<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Bone grafting may sometimes be necessary<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-warning\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Implants require professional and home maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-whfen3-21a47adeecbeccef01c453d93f73a76a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2gvden-44197a5f6a0a37fcdaa4dec818572ff5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2gvden-44197a5f6a0a37fcdaa4dec818572ff5{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2gvden-44197a5f6a0a37fcdaa4dec818572ff5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2gvden-44197a5f6a0a37fcdaa4dec818572ff5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2gvden-44197a5f6a0a37fcdaa4dec818572ff5 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-35  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What About a Cracked Tooth ?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-sduwn3-29bb8f0bbf4c803240094f7f1fc52d2c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Cracked teeth are among the most difficult situations to evaluate. A tooth with a superficial crack may be restorable. A tooth with a vertical root fracture, however, generally cannot be predictably treated with a root canal and crown. This is why a detailed clinical examination is important before deciding on treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-uc1hfj-9da97c1428f147a1ae9aead7f699251f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-uc1hfj-9da97c1428f147a1ae9aead7f699251f{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-uc1hfj-9da97c1428f147a1ae9aead7f699251f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-uc1hfj-9da97c1428f147a1ae9aead7f699251f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-uc1hfj-9da97c1428f147a1ae9aead7f699251f av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What About a Tooth That Has Already Had a Root Canal ?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-rpb7db-ae8ab6869a723a42fe9756042884bdc5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A previously treated tooth does not automatically need to be extracted. Depending on the cause<br \/>\nof the problem, retreatment or surgical treatment may sometimes be possible.<br \/>\n<strong>The decision should consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-with-icon\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The quality of the existing root canal<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The amount of remaining tooth structure<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The presence of a fracture<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Periodontal health<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The condition of the existing restoration<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-check\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> The expected long-term prognosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-p20ka7-b3e77ea1e93117e5cef1431b55051ad7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If the tooth cannot be predictably restored, extraction and implant replacement may become the more appropriate option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-niw1dr-04b11a07758864a45955df1167604976 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fourth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-ad50e0ea5f3e6e31875d05724270d26d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-ad50e0ea5f3e6e31875d05724270d26d{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-ad50e0ea5f3e6e31875d05724270d26d .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-ad50e0ea5f3e6e31875d05724270d26d .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-ad50e0ea5f3e6e31875d05724270d26d av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-41  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why We Evaluate the Final Restoration Before Making the Decision<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-b5f34b2071fbbd3124a83e5a59fe8c2b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The decision between saving a tooth and replacing it with an implant should not be made by looking only at the tooth itself. We also consider how the tooth fits into the patient\u2019s overall bite,<br \/>\nesthetics, periodontal condition, and restorative needs. <strong>This is particularly important when several teeth are compromised<\/strong>. Sometimes treating one tooth in isolation may not be the best solution if the patient requires a more comprehensive restorative plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-fefa934dd8fc135f9420973a2159c371\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fefa934dd8fc135f9420973a2159c371{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fefa934dd8fc135f9420973a2159c371 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-fefa934dd8fc135f9420973a2159c371 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-fefa934dd8fc135f9420973a2159c371 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Goal Is Not to Place an Implant<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-b5f34b2071fbbd3124a83e5a59fe8c2b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The goal is to provide a healthy, functional, and predictable result. If a natural tooth can be predictably restored, preserving it may be the best choice. If the tooth has a poor prognosis, removing it and replacing it with an implant may provide a more predictable long-term solution. The decision should therefore be based on <strong>diagnosis, prognosis, and the patient\u2019s individual needs\u2014not on a predetermined treatment approach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lqsxtr-2d1998d87c39c45e5cff7b329a0c8ca8\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lqsxtr-2d1998d87c39c45e5cff7b329a0c8ca8{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lqsxtr-2d1998d87c39c45e5cff7b329a0c8ca8 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lqsxtr-2d1998d87c39c45e5cff7b329a0c8ca8 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lqsxtr-2d1998d87c39c45e5cff7b329a0c8ca8 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Should You Save Your Tooth or Get an Implant ?<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lhtib3-32915674793e1abfd4a1096015685cff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If you have been told that you need a root canal or extraction, it is reasonable to ask:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cWhat is the long-term prognosis of my tooth?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A comprehensive evaluation can help determine whether the tooth can be predictably saved or whether replacement with a dental implant would provide a better solution. At Milano Dental Studio in Manhattan, we evaluate each situation individually and discuss the available treatment options before making a recommendation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-eakqdb-292ba21416a286e5cc8177a051a90a75 sc-av_three_fourth av-mobile-columns-flex av-columns-reverse av-equal-height-column-flextable'><div  class='flex_column av-eakqdb-292ba21416a286e5cc8177a051a90a75 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fourth  davide-bio first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-cxctsf-de97bcb4381c7a358cd12f6c9b9dcb61 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Meet Your Expert in Smile Restoration: Dr. Davide Romeo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/about-our-dental-studio-in-new-york\/meet-us\/davide-romeo-dds-ms-phd-dentist-new-york\/\">Dr. Davide Romeo<\/a> is more than a provider\u2014he\u2019s a pioneer in full-arch implant rehabilitation. A specialist in prosthodontics, he has taught, researched, and published internationally on the All-on-4 concept. His reputation for precision, artistry, and compassionate care has made Milano Dental Studio a trusted destination for patients across New York and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>With Dr. Romeo, you\u2019re not just getting a set of teeth\u2014you\u2019re getting a partner in your journey back to health, confidence, and joy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-3ndvj-ee5adc1b25bd1408a5188540407e7d69-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_button '><a href='https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/all-on-4-treatment-dentistry-new-york\/#free-consultation'  class='avia-button av-3ndvj-ee5adc1b25bd1408a5188540407e7d69 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-x-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Schedule My Consultation\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue875' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Schedule My Consultation<\/span><\/a><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-8nnzov-073e1ff5d19813bfa62cad9dce57c194-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='tel:2127252020'  class='avia-button av-8nnzov-073e1ff5d19813bfa62cad9dce57c194 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-x-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"call now\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue875' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello' ><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >call now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-7xjhnz-2bb1eed83543f711d309970809cb18bd av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  davide-img flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kq5rz-ffb91b492fef596777d42ef0c74e6618\">\n.avia-image-container.av-6kq5rz-ffb91b492fef596777d42ef0c74e6618 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-6kq5rz-ffb91b492fef596777d42ef0c74e6618 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-6kq5rz-ffb91b492fef596777d42ef0c74e6618 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-52  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-2570 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-2570 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/davide-romeo-dds-ms-phd-prosthodontist-new-york-1.jpg\" alt='davide romeo, dds, ms, phd - prosthodontist new york' title=''  height=\"721\" width=\"679\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/davide-romeo-dds-ms-phd-prosthodontist-new-york-1.jpg 679w, https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/davide-romeo-dds-ms-phd-prosthodontist-new-york-1-283x300.jpg 283w, https:\/\/milanodentalstudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/davide-romeo-dds-ms-phd-prosthodontist-new-york-1-664x705.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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