5-6 years ago I had a root canal on my bottom right hand side tooth, second to the back. My tooth was pulled 2-3 week ago because crown (with metal post attached) broke from the post. she never mentioned getting graphing done. Knowing all this am I safe not to get graphing done? Or should I mention it and try to get graphing done since my post was weak and broke from my crown? The remainder of the post defiantly didn't look healthy and decay defiantly was there.
March 17, 2014
Answer: Grafting after extraction??? The answer to that question depends on two things....did your bone remaining around the socket after tooth removal have ideal shape and size to grow back more bone or not and ....did the dentist who removed the tooth have the necessary training to do bone grafts.Many teeth are removed and don't need bone grafts to get implants placed in that socket area. However, when there is deficient bone, the grafting is needed. Commonly, root canal treated teeth that fail cause bone loss, particularly at the root apex and facial bone plate....exactly where the implant needs bone. The best thing to do is to have a Cone Beam CT scan of the bone to determine if more bone is needed. A trained oral implantologist dentist is best to serve your needs in advanced cases...those who have attended extensive and indepth classes on the subject.
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March 17, 2014
Answer: Grafting after extraction??? The answer to that question depends on two things....did your bone remaining around the socket after tooth removal have ideal shape and size to grow back more bone or not and ....did the dentist who removed the tooth have the necessary training to do bone grafts.Many teeth are removed and don't need bone grafts to get implants placed in that socket area. However, when there is deficient bone, the grafting is needed. Commonly, root canal treated teeth that fail cause bone loss, particularly at the root apex and facial bone plate....exactly where the implant needs bone. The best thing to do is to have a Cone Beam CT scan of the bone to determine if more bone is needed. A trained oral implantologist dentist is best to serve your needs in advanced cases...those who have attended extensive and indepth classes on the subject.
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