If the Apico fails can I still do a extract/graft/implant later?

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Im a 47 year old male with two abscesses.. One on tooth 19 and the other on 30. Both are failed root canals and both cannot have re treatment root canals done. My Dentist wanted to pull both and do implants. I asked for a second opinion and they referred me to a Endodontist. Had an Apico done on 19 and will have one done on 30. They said if I pulled 19 id still have to bone graft wait for 6 mos. If the apico fails can I still do a extract/graft/implant?

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:
Most likely you can get extraction, bone graft and implant if your apico fails.  The area has to be cleaned of any remaining infection during the extraction.
Best,
Dr. Maddahi

Leslie Dillard, DDS · Answer

Yes. A failed apicoectomy should not prevent you from having a successful implant supported restoration later.

Emery Cole, DMD, FAGD · Answer

I have seen a higher success rate with apico's on anterior teeth vs back teeth and I perform some of my apico's myself.  That said, I feel the success of an apico is no better than 50/50, especially if a tooth has had a successful root canal for a number of years and then starts to have issues.I am sure you endodontist covered all the options and gave you his best estimates and has adequate experience performing.  As long as you know the COST involved and potential high failure rate and are OK with that, no reason to not try.Be aware of the money pit.....sometimes the body decides to act in a way that we cannot control and if it wants that tooth out, all the apicos in the world will not stop the process.  Make sure the first tooth is stable and asymptomatic before progressing to the next, that may at least allow a comfortable side to chew on.Good luck, eventually, odds are, you will have at least one implant, in my opinion of course!

Gina Franco, DDS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
Yes, you would be able to get extraction/graft/ implant done. The doctor is going to give you the proper indication and explain the procedures.
Dr. Franco
DentArtist Clinic

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