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Upper molar extraction beside an RCT
I am advised for one upper tooth extraction (no 7) but I am worried as the next tooth no 6 is an RCT crowned tooth. Will extracting the tooth no 7 impact and break the crowned tooth no 6?
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The risk of that happening is there. All precautions to avoid it is usually taken ... but still...
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Accept the risk and hope for the best. Crowned teeth with rct are weak and sometimes the crown itself may chip ... rarest of rare occasions.
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Hello,
You're worry is reasonable.
With a regular extraction, there is a chance of the neighboring crown coming off.
This can be avoided by an experienced dentist. (crown section, root section, periotome extraction). The crown will not come off.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Dr Jose Emmanuel
Cosmetic Dentist
Ernakulam.
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Visit an experienced dentist.
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