Dr. Luz E. Montoya-Nino was born and raised in Colombia. She received her Dental Degree from CES University in Medelln. She then attended Javeriana University in Bogot where she completed a two years Endodontic program and received her degree as Specialist in Endodontics (1990). In 1995 she moved with her husband to the USA and in 1997 she obtained her Texas Dental License.
Dr. Montoya-Nino was a Lecturing professor at CES University, professor at the University of Antioquia in Colombia (1992-1995), and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston (1998).
Dr. Montoya-Nino regularly attends continuing education courses and seminars to stay abreast of developments in the field of Endodontics. She is proficient in modern endodontic techniques including use of the surgical operating microscope and CBCT scan, limited field of view interpretation. She has had tremendous experience performing root canal treatment, retreatment, and surgical root repair
She has been in private practice in Houston since 1997. She enjoys traveling, dancing, exercising and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Montoya-Nino is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, The Greater Houston Dental Society, Hispanic Dental Association and associate member of the American Association of Endodontics.
With proper care, even teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime. But sometimes, a tooth that has been treated doesn't heal properly and can become painful or diseased months or even years after treatment. If your tooth failed to heal or develops new problems, you have a second chance. An additional procedure may be able to support healing and save your tooth. If you are experiencing dental pain or discomfort in a previously treated tooth, talk to an endodontist about retreatment.
A post & core buildup connects a tooth that has had a root canal to a crown. It is generally performed on a tooth after a root canal and prior to placing a crown on the tooth. Although not all root canalled teeth need post & cores, many do. After placement of a post & core, it is recommended that a crown is placed on the tooth. Waiting too long for the crown may cause the tooth to break. The tooth could then be lost.
The first step in placing a post is performing root canal therapy on the tooth to remove the infection and shape the root canal to receive the post. Well use a small instrument called a dental file to shape the top of the root canal, select a post, and then cement or bond it in place. After the post is in place, we fill the tooth with the new core material. Once it has hardened, the core material is shaped and prepared to receive a crown. We then take an impression of your teeth so a dental laboratory can custom-craft a crown that will precisely fit your tooth.
There are many different types of cracked teeth. Cracked teeth show a variety of symptoms, including erratic pain when chewing, possibly with release of biting pressure, or pain when your tooth is exposed to temperature extremes. In many cases, the pain may come and go, and your dentist may have difficulty locating which tooth is causing the discomfort. If you are experiencing these dental symptoms or suspect a cracked tooth, see an endodontist, who specializes in saving cracked teeth.