I may need to do a root surgery cos root canal has failed and there is a metal post in the tooth, which I understand make it hard to redo a root canal retreatment.. so root surgery seem to be only choice? or should i go straight to implant? I think it's called apicoectomy. would doing the root surgery damage the bone structure make it hard if I need dental implant down the line? or does the bone grow back after the surgery? Also what's the success/risk of a apicoectomy or 'reverse root canal'?
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Answer: What is the best long term treatment option
BMP is not used for every case. I use BMP for patients with severe bone defects, atrophy, or for re-do/revision cases. In all circumstances, we use it when we HAVE to HAVE bone growth, no matter what. It is a wonderful product, and have been using since 2009... I would use it more regularly,...
There is always a chance of tissue /bone shrinkage around implants that is why you need to see an experienced surgeon and dentist who will try to plan the case to reduce this risk by reinforcing these tissues during surgery. We dont have long term evidence on Zirconia implants....
Sounds like infection. Take a course of Antibiotics. Assess whether implant needs to be removed. If so, graft site and replace the implant at a later date.
