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Removing permanent filling overRCT tooth

2023-10-24 03:24:23
Hi, I have got a RCT done two days back on last second upper molar and the doctor did the permanent filling of GIC instead of Composite without informing me. I changed cities, so consulted another doctor for cap, who has suggested to replace permanent GIC filling and do a Composite filling. And then go for a cap. My concern is whether during replacing the filling, will it create issues deep down in the canals or any perforation ? As it might require drilling to remove GIC and then to re-fill with Composite. Please advise if this is okay and I can go ahead or are there any risks replacing it ?
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It is completely fine to replace GIC filling with composite filling. Composite is way more better and stronger than GIC as Post endodontic filling material. So,go with what your dentist suggests.

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How much damaged was your tooth when you fat RCT done. If it was a small to medium sized decay GIC is fine but if it was a large one composite should have been done. Even if you want to get the GIC replaced by composite you can get it done without a fear

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Hi.. Why doctor advised composite over GiC because any way you are going to get a cap on that tooth, there is no point in replacing GIC. GIC is good that too as a post rct restoration. Don't worry if the filling is fine then you can go for cap placement without changing to composite

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No need to change the gic

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Replacing GIC with composite doesn't cause harm to the canals of the tooth....GIC is also strong..no need to change the filling.

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Don’t panic,Gic is a good filling material no need to change . Go for cap

Answered2023-10-24 04:39:40

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Hi, After a Root Canal treatment, a GIC filling or Composite filling can be done. There is no need to change the filling unless the existing filling is fractured/chipped.

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Although cap can be done over GIC. But if you want to change it with composite,  you can do it. Normally there is no problem in doing that.

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