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Extraction vs. Apicoectomy tooth #3 with extensive bone loss? - Is the apico even worth it?

Lola70Jan 21, 2019
I had a root canal in tooth #3 15 years ago, there was a shadow above it and the dentist was watching it because I was asymptomatic until now. I was just on a course of antibiotics for an abcess. I saw the endodontist who said he could do an apicoectomy but also said I had extensive bone loss which was seen on CT scan. Is the apico even worth it? Should I even try to save this tooth or just have it pulled? Either was I am going to have to pay for the graft.

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Dr. Erez Nosrati, DMD, MSD, MSc
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Answered on Jan 24, 2019
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Dr. Neal Nealis, DDS (retired)
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