Originally Posted by MelodyL

So it's up to the dentist to tell Alan that he has to drill out the remaining decaying part that is there, and, after an x-ray, depending on what the x-ray indicates, the dentist can either re-cement the whole thing back onto Alan or he will tell Alan, this is too far gone, you need a whole new post and crown" whereupon Alan will look at the guy and say 'Forget that, I can't afford THAT, pull whatever is left".

Did I get this right?

Thanks so much

Melody
P.S. I just re-read your initial post. If there is no possibility to restore even a new crown and post, then Alan's only option is to have whatever remains, PULLED. Because he can't afford any implant (even if it were possible), did I get this part correct?: Thanks