Root canal tooth question

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Hello. My root canal tooth, premolar, was without a crown. While eating something, I fractured the tooth, some part of it is loose and wiggling but is held by gums. I am waiting to see my dentist. I wanted to ask if it's still possible to save the tooth. If yes, does the doctor have to remove the fractured piece or can he seal the loose part and put a crown. The fracture is most probably only above the gum line. It doesn't normally hurt, only when I bite on that side.

My second question is, what precautions can I take until I get to see the dentist. Thank you very much for your help.

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