Do I truly NEED a bridge or implant on molar #30 and a new crown behind it? (photo)

February 19, 2017
Asked By:fairyharpist in Thousand Oaks, CA

I had some inflammation below lower right molar (I believe it's #30) which is a root canal crown and small decay on back farthest tooth which is already a crown.. and have no tooth pain at all. I am getting scaling procedure of whole mouth a laser healing in a week. Does my large molar root canal crown tooth #30 SHOW I NEED a removal and implant and new crown. Behind it OR a bridge which will destroy a perfectly healthy 3rd tooth in front of it? Does attached x-ray show the NEED for this?

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February 21, 2017

Answer: Define "NEED"

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February 21, 2017

Answer: Define "NEED"

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February 21, 2017

Answer: Implant or Bridge

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February 21, 2017

Answer: Implant or Bridge

February 21, 2017

Answer: Bridge?

February 21, 2017

Answer: Bridge?

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