Is it possible to save the tooth by using a crown or building a structure based on the apparently healthy base of the incisor, posiibly also using crowns on the other lower front teeth in order to prevent them from fracturing. There is thinning ot the base of these teeth, the necks are slightly exposed and thinning. Cleaning of plaque just weakened them and made them more vulnerable, in my view.
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December 7, 2015
Answer: Treatment Option For Fractured Lower Incisor
The most logical conclusion is that the swelling of the lip is due to
infection. Since the swelling occurred a
few hours after treatment, it would be a good idea to rule out an allergic
reaction. An allergy to latex in the
gloves may cause angioedema which could present as swelling in the lip....
Typically, the most difficult tooth in the mouth to perform root canal therapy on is the upper first molar. This is because this tooth often has a difficult-to-find fourth canal, this tooth's roots are often curved making negotiating the end of the canal more challenging and the tooth is also...
It is better to leave it in to maintain the position of the opposing teeth
and adjacent teeth. This is especially
true if your dentist appointment is more than a couple of days away. My only concern about leaving the crown in is
that it may dislodge while eating or sleeping and you could...
