After completing root canal treatment, should a permanent restoration be placed immediately if possible?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only after a year
• D. Not necessary ever

Answer: (A)

After root canal treatment, placing a permanent restoration promptly is essential to protect the tooth. The root canal filling seals the canal, but the access cavity in the crown remains a potential route for bacteria and fluids. A durable permanent restoration provides a solid coronal seal, prevents microleakage, and helps resist fracture in a tooth that is more vulnerable after endodontic therapy. If immediate permanent placement isn’t feasible, a well-sealed temporary restoration is used, but the goal is to achieve a permanent restoration as soon as possible.