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External Resorption: Tooth #26. What Are My Best Options?
I was recently rold by my dentist that I have External Resorption on tooth #26 and will have to have it removed. I am dreading the fact that I'll have a missing tooth in the front. My dentist sent me for a consultation with a orthodontist and I am waiting to consult with him before the extraction. I was wondering what is the best solution? Should I have the toothed pulled?If I do how long will it take for the gap to close up and what is the fastest way in closing the gap? Is there any other way?
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Blanca in Distress
in Carol Stream, IL
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Extraction and Dental Implant For Root Resorption
Without photos and radiographs it is difficult to give any definite advice, but generally the best treatment for external root resorption would be extraction and a dental with or without a bone graft (depends ofn individual situation) Orthodontics is an option, but that would make your dental midlines uneven and in turn will not be very esthetic. a bridge is an option, but you have to cut down healthy teeth and bridges only last 5-7 yrs. Seek out the advice of a Board...
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Extraction for External Resorption
More than likely your best option is going to be extracting the tooth and placing a dental implant. The have small diameter implants now that should fit nicely and after the crown is placed give you a great result. Orthodontics may be an option, but I worry about how much movement would need to take place and where your midline would be following treatment. Good luck.
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What to do with external resorption
From your explanation, it is hard to say whether Orthodontic is your best option. If you close the gap via braces, the alignment and the balance of bite forces, the midline will change and not for the better. If you have enough spacing in your jaw, your best option will be to extract the tooth and place implant and a crown.
Good luck.
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See a periodontist
In most cases, teeth that have external resorption will fail in time. The resorption is caused by cells in the ligament that surround the tooth, attacking and destroying it. Late stage resorption can cause the tooth to become ankylosed, or joined with the bone, causing a difficult extraction. My best recommendation would be to visit a periodontist to have it extracted with the possiblity of placing an implant at the same visit. By doing this, you combine two...
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Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist
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Best Options for External Resorption
I'm glad you are getting your consultations before you extract your tooth. Orthodontics might be an option, but only if you have crowded lower teeth. If you have somewhat normal spacing ortho likely will NOT give you nice cosmetic results. This of course depends on your smile and lip height (how much tooth you show). Unfortunately your options are few. They include; implant (get that consultation before you extract as well- you may not have enough room - the...
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Long Island Cosmetic Dentist
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Options for Tooth Resorption
Most times when a tooth has resorption it is eventually lost. However, depending on the location and the severity of the resorption, I have seen a few cases treated successfully with endodontic thereapy (root canal). If your teeth are very crowded, orthodontics could be a possiblity or if you have other bite, cosmetic issues you want changed. If not, an implant would be an option if adequate bone and space is present. In that area normally a bridge can be done that...
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External Resorption options
If you have external resorption, it depends on the speed at which it is occurring as to when the tooth may need to be removed. Unfortunately, non removal will result in the result of the tooth breaking off with a more difficult extraction senario. Implants are usually the choice of option iof there is no crowding whereby the space can be closed by uncrowding other teeth with orthodontics. Definitely consider all your options and ask lots of...
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Mesa Cosmetic Dentist
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External Resportion, What are my options
I am sorry that you have to have a tooth removed. From the information you have provided it is hard to give you an exact recommendation but while orthodontics may certainly be on option you may also be a candidate for a dental implant which would replace the tooth that you would be missing.
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External resorption and tooth extraction
Most of the time teeth need to be extracted as a result of external resorption. Orthodontics is an option if a crowded condition exists. You have to be careful because you could end up with a space or not enough gum tissue in between the teeth that will result in a black space. Ask the orthodontist about the possibility of this. The alternative is an implant to replace the tooth or a permanent fixed bridge.
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