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Dental decay problem
Hi doctors, one of my upper molar tooth has decayed now. From few days I have started feeling sensitivity and sinus pain. Could cementing be a solution now. I have extracted one of my lower molar earlier but I don't want to extract now instead cement it. Please suggest.
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First we need to assess the extent of tooth damage. If it is very close to nerves and in the position to save which can be evaluated on x ray then root canal treatment would be advised rather than just filling with cement.
This need to be followed by crown over a tooth.
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Hi..root canal is the only solution. Filling cannot be done in sensitivity or pain.
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Hello, please get X ray done for the same region n of course along with X ray need proper clinical evaluation to decide whether to go for restoration or something called indirect pulp capping ....dear friend we generally keep extraction protocol as last option for a any tooth ...regards Dr Vishal , Divine Multispeciality Dental Clinic
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Dear Practo User,
Saving a tooth is always preferred over extraction. As far as treatment protocol is concerned a thorough evaluation is required to decide whether a restoration would be enough or any other treatment options.
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Dr Ankit Jain
Arham Dental Care
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The treatment for your problem cannot be given without looking it clinically and if necessary x-rays need to be taken.
If you really doesn't want your teeth to be pulled (http://www.drkarthikreddy.com/2016/05/26/extraction/) out nothing to worry, it's really good decision because there are other options too.
If the decay is in Enamel and also extending into dentin it can be simply restored with available filling materials of your choice. Once it crosses denting and reaches pulp than it should be treated endodontically with root canal treatment.
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Yes your tooth can be saved with RCT and cap. Post may be required if tooth structure is not sufficient.
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Hi friend , I would advice you to get a dental x ray and see the extent of decay... from your description it seems that your teeth is decayed severely and might need a root canal treatment which will save the teeth and a good cap on that might serve your pourpose
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Dr. N Srinivas
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello..Based on x ray and extent of tooth decay,treatment can be done.If it is superficial ,cementing(filling) can be done and if it is deep nearing the vital tissue root canal treatment can be done .
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
Most likely the tooth can be saved and will require root canal treatment followed by restoration with a cap..... a dentist who performs a clinical examination will be able to guide you better with the treatment options available
.... Regards.....
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Dr. Parul Panchasara
Dental Surgeon
21 yrs exp
Pune
Get an xray of that tooth done , it will decide what treatment is required wether a filling or a rootcanal and cap. Visit a good dentist.
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