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I have a bridge placed on LH side lower side last but one teeth since last 12 tears. Very recently infection has occurred in tooth covered by that bridge. Since cost of dental treatment is quite exorbitant, I wish to know if same bridge could be reused after root canal of infected tooth.
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It can be used but depends on lots of things - condition of that last teeth, how much remaining tooth structure, if it’s possible to save that tooth at first place and so on... so u need to consult dentist, nobody will be able to tell u if it can be resisted or not unless it is removed and treatment of that last tooth is completed. Frankly speaking, chances of reuse are very less. 12 yrs is good time to get it changed also. Hope it helps clear your doubt.
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No it's not possible.As your tooth shape will change it won't fit.
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Yes sir, the same crown and birdge can be used after root canal treatment. In fact it is possible to not remove the crown and do the root canal treatment through the teeth. But as you have said the crown is been placed 12 years back, it would be better for you if you replace it with a new crown.
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