Here are three pictures of an extracted tooth #7 (upper right lateral which is the second tooth from the front) that had a crown, root canal treatment and a post.

The first picture shows the crown/cap still attached to the tooth. A blackened root which indicates death and necrosis of the tooth. A definitive vertical fracture that was most likely caused by the placement of the post.

The second picture shows the side view depicting the "thin shell" of a tooth that was left after the root canal and post were done. Look closely at the angle of the post.... it literally perforated the back portion near the end of the root under the gumline when it was put in.

The third picture shows the open back portion of the tooth detailing the crooked placement of the large post. The chalky white clump of material near the crown margin is cement and filling material. The brown color stuff within the interior of the tooth and behind the post is dead tissue mixed with root canal filling material.

This patient had no pain or swelling with this tooth. Her xray showed a radiolucent (black) area of infection at the apex (end) of the root.

Just wanted to give everyone a visual of what is typically found inside and outside of a root canaled tooth with a post in it.

Feedback is welcome......!

Bryanna

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