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37 molar abscess
My 36 &37 molar teeth was root canaled before 4 months... unfortunately 36molar was removed due to the failure of root canal treatment...and now 37 molar is infected again as I didn't place the cap... today I went to the doctor and he suggested to remove...but I don't want to remove...is there any possibility to save my teeth
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Hello ma'am,
You can try doing re-RCT and if the infection subsides then you can go ahead with crown placement.
If the infection remain then better to extract the teeth and replacement of the same.
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Look actually the abscess is large,you can try to save tooth by RCT but dont think it would help
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even the extraction of this teeth is difficult
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so take the decision accordingly
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Hello!
I certainly understand your concern.
You can give a try by getting Re RCT done and if required surgery following it, but sucess rate will be just 20 % if recovers then that's the best part.
You need to wait for 3-6 months for it to recover completely, if there are no symptoms , u cannot expect changes immediately. There are cases which has showed good recovery and success.
If this fails then definitely extraction follwed by implants will be the only option left.
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Tooth is more precious, no harm in giving a trying.
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Advice Extraction of 37.
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Yes, you can save the tooth by doing re rct first after that if the infection does not subside then you can undergo periapical surgery. The actual prognosis can be determined only after a thorough clinical examination.So visit the nearby endodontist
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kindly share the xray before root canal treatment of these teeth if possible
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As periapical abscess is severe it's better to get extraction done followed by implant supported prosthetic replacement of 36 37 both
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As the infection is severe there is no other option other than extraction
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Dr. Priyanka Mehta
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
The teeth seems to be savable if done properly
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try re RCT by a good endodontist
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Extraction and implantation needed
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Dr. Lahari Sreekanth
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Tirupati
Better to go for extraction and wait till the infection subsides before further treatment.
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The infection is severe. Better to remove the tooth.
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