I have a previously root canaled tooth (no crown yet) that has become abcessed and was told it has a big crack and 9mm pocket and it needs to be extracted and an implant done. The tooth does not hurt, nor does the gum, however I realize things can progress quickly without warning. Is my only option extraction?
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Usually after the first root canal failure the re-treatments do not have the same success rate as the first treatment. Having three trials to treat the tooth and still failing that make the success rate next time even less and more bone loss that might complicate the Implant placement. Better...
I can see from the picture that the Canine is not the only issue as you have crowding in other areas as well. Sacrificing any canine is a big decision and rarely advised to do so. Canines are one of the corner stones in the mouth. In sever crowding cases we can sacrifice the...
It is not normal for the dental implant to have any movement at all. I would recommend seeing your dentist asap to evaluate the implant. Most commonly, it is the implant abutment and crown that can loosen and can be easily tightened and recemented in place. However, if your implant is...
