My dentist believes tooth #30 has internal resorption. I was given antibiotics to treat the infection. Now I must decide if I should attempt a root canal, the Dr is not convinced the tooth is salvageable, won't know until it's opened up. Or I can extract it and get an implant which is not covered by insurance since it's "cosmetic' even though I only have one molar on that side and obviously need it to chew. It's very expensive. Should I get a second opinion to see if the tooth can be saved?
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Your dentist is concerned that the tooth may be difficult to remove if it crumbles at the time of surgery and wants to make sure the bone is preserved as much as possible. It is good that currently there are no signs of infection but this can change and if so bone loss could occur. ...
You are still so young and need to have teeth for chewing, laughing and smiling!!! Bone loss happens with a denture because the bone is not supported with teeth or implants. This is a common problem. You should see a dental team of a surgeon in combination with a Dentist who...
There are other options, like ridge expansion, or narrow implants , bone grafting, and different types of implants,also a clinical examination can determine the best solution to perform a good layout.if you show a panoramic x ray ,or ct scan,this could give a much better idea for different...
