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Tooth decay (pleae help)

2019-08-03 17:22:06
My two furthermost tooth of the upper portion are almost completely decayed . Only the outer portion of those tooth remains . I don't have pain very frequently and it pains rarely-mostly when food are trapped . But since those are mostly decayed , what should I do ? Is removing the only option ? Is it even possible to remove coz these are the furthest and most part is gone .. Please help
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The amount of tooth loss need to be evaluated by dentist . The root stumps are liable for extraction but if coronal toothstructure is present it can be treated with various treatment modalities
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go for iopa radiograph for any associated pathologies
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see if rct is possible or not followed by crown. inlay or onlay

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