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Root canal done 4yrs back

2017-04-11 13:39:30
Root canal done with out the cap as they could not put a cap because of the tooth being in a different shape. Now it the filling is completely gone. The sharp edges of the tooth hurts the inner cheeks a lot. Very painful. Please suggest what to do.
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Take The X-ray and check for any fractures in the tooth, If adequate tooth structure available then redo the pin retained core filling
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If no adequate tooth structure then advised removal of tooth

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