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10 year old filling...
This is my left side lower jaw molar teeth...this 10 year old filling...now it is wearing off...and I think in next 1 month is it will completely wear off.can refilling be doable here??...what are solutions for thismm
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After the removal of your restoration, we will first evaluate your symptoms if any including sensitivity or pain.
In case you don’t have any then we will evaluate if any secondary caries are there or not.
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If there are no secondary caries, restoration would be done.
If there are further secondary caries then most probably a root canal treatment would be a better option
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Based on the X-ray alone, the filling appears doable, but a clinical examination is required before deciding the treatment
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visit dentist for proper clinical diagnosis and treatment plan
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maintain oral hygiene
brush 2 times a day
visit dentist every after 6 moth for oral hygiene maintenance
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Hello. I understand your concern. As per the attached X-ray , the restoration seems fine and can be doable again! But if you face any signs of sensitivity , tooth ache etc then i would suggest to go for RCT.
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Visit nearby dentist.
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Avoid biting hard food from that side
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First resolve to ur preliminary issues if any like pain or sensitivity for that u may require Xray of tooth to rulle out any possibility of deep caries
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From the X-ray, the existing restoration appears to be quite deep, but the tooth does not show any obvious large infection around the root tip. The filling does appear worn and may need replacement. However, an X-ray alone cannot determine whether the filling has failed completely or if there is recurrent decay underneath—it also requires a clinical examination.
If the remaining tooth structure is adequate and the pulp is healthy, the old filling can usually be removed and replaced with a new filling.
If, after removing the old filling, the decay is found to be very close to or involving the pulp, you may require:
* Pulp protection (if the nerve is still healthy), or
* Root canal treatment, if the pulp is exposed or infected.
Depending on how much tooth structure remains after treatment, your dentist may also recommend a crown (cap) to protect the tooth from fracture.
Since the filling has served well for about 10 years, it is advisable to have it evaluated and replaced before it wears away completely, as early treatment is usually simpler and helps preserve more of the tooth.
If you are not experiencing pain, prolonged sensitivity, swelling, or discomfort while biting, there is a good chance that replacing the restoration may be sufficient, but the final decision can only be made after the old filling is removed and the tooth is assessed clinically.
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Yes,you can go for re-fiilling but ensure first that there is no sensitivity in the tooth.
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Yes. You can go for refilling of that tooth. But u should make sure that you don’t have any pain or sensitivity. Otherwise new filling may increase the discomfort.
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Visit a dentist. Get a latest X ray. Go for composite/GI restoration rather than Silver filling
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Avoid biting hard substances from that area
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Yes you can go for re-filling if you won't have any pain, sensitivity.
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If this is old X-ray, you should first go for fresh X-ray
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Avoid having food from left side until treatment done.
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Dr. Srishti Grover
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
If there has been no pain/ sensitivity in your tooth, we can go ahead and refill the same, however, if you are facing any discomfort especially to extreme temperatures, we will have to look out for other options such as a root canal treatment or doing a deep filling with a bioactive material.
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Dr. Purnendu Mondal
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Murshidabad
In the attached xray root tip isn't visible.
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If the restoration is wearing off , go to your dentist. ofcourse restoration is doable again but it will be better if you go for crown. In that way your tooth will safer from accidental breaking from chewing hard food.
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Please take soft diet till you resolve the problem. As it may break you tooth from hard food.
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Dr. Rutuja Sandipan Narwade
Dentist
6 yrs exp
Pune
Yes, in many cases the filling can be replaced if the tooth is still healthy. Since it's been around 10 years, it's best to get it checked before it wears off completely. After a clinical examination and, if needed, an X-ray, the dentist can advise whether a new filling is enough or if another treatment is required.
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We recommend visiting a dentist for a clinical examination as soon as possible. If needed, an X-ray will help assess the condition of the tooth and determine whether a refilling, crown, or any other treatment is required.
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Dr. Chandrika Sholapurkar
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Gwalior
What I can see in the X-ray:
1. Old filling present - The white radio-opaque area in the middle
2. Marginal gap / Secondary decay possible - Around the filling edges there looks like a dark shadow. That usually means leakage or cavity under/around the old filling
3. Pulp looks okay for now - No obvious RCT needed yet, but need clinical check
Can refill be done?
Yes, 90% chances refill hi hoga. But if there is tenderness on percussion.. chances of root canal treatment may be possible.
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Visit the nearby dentist for clinical examination
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Dr. Shivani Gupta
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Indore
The xray is incomplete without the root portion so can't comment about the root health. The filling seems to be deep so if there are no symptoms of pain or sensitivity, a refilling can be done.
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Get a clinical examination done.
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Pune
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If there is no pain or sensitivity issues then refilling can be done
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Yes, you can go for refilling
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