If the chipped tooth does not damage the pulp tissue, the tooth can be filled directly without root canal treatment, on the contrary, root canal treatment must be carried out first before filling the tooth.
1. If the chipped tooth is shallow and temporarily does not cause damage to the pulp tissue or infection, i.e., the tooth does not have obvious symptoms such as pain or looseness, the tooth can be filled directly without root canal treatment.
2. On the contrary, a large area of tooth loss or a deeper position will lead to the exposure of the pulp tissue; at this time, the pulp tissue will be infected and inflamed, if the direct filling will be closed in the root canal and cause more serious pain and other symptoms. Therefore, root canal treatment should be performed first to remove the necrotic pulp tissue before a filling can be placed.
It is recommended to consult a doctor for a definitive diagnosis of whether a tooth needs root canal treatment, in order to prevent delays in the treatment.