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2018-08-05 04:00:21
Do I need to undergo apicoectomy if the lesions do not go even after multiple sittings of root canal treatment? What is the average cost of apicoectomy in India? Is there any other alternative for this?
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Good root canal treatments can solve your problem. Go for rotatary root canal because of its accuracy and single sitting. Have medicine according to your dentist.
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U can go for rotatary root canal treatments for accuracy and single sitting followed by medicine. Post your x ray for further details.
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Apicoectomy can be avoided.

Answered2018-08-06 19:34:19

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Do you have any x-rays please post them to know is it needed or not.

Answered2018-08-05 09:55:07

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Wait for few months after rct. If lesion still persists. Then it may need. Take care.

Answered2018-08-05 09:41:37

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Apicoectomy is not usually done now. A good root canal filling done properly is mostly successful in resolving the infection. Consult an endodontist for treatment

Answered2018-08-05 04:08:43

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