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Dental X-ray Review and Infection Query
Hello Doctor, I had a dental X-ray yesterday and was advised that there may be an infection in an old extraction area/root region. I have been prescribed Metrogyl, Amoxy 650 LB, Aceclo SP and Rabeprazole DSR. The tooth in that area was actually extracted several years ago. Could you please review whether the treatment plan and possible extraction/surgical removal are appropriate? Also, does the X-ray suggest anything serious or dangerous?
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X ray shows root stump is still there it is advised that remove the root stump and you'll be ok.
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visit nearest dental clinic for extraction.
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Do warm saline rinses after extraction of root stump.
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Root is still there. Removal of that root is very much required. Antibiotic should be taken post extraction and that too after proper consult
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Remove the root piece
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X ray reveals tooth wasnot extracted fully root stump was left . Some infection is their in apex(tip of root ) region which is causing u pain.
Complete your medcine dose. Rinse aarm saline water ..avoid giving any kind hot compress from.outside
Then get ur tooth extracted..
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extraction for root .
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warm saline rinse and avoid thermal compressions
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The radiograph clearly reveals a retained root piece left behind from the previous extraction several years ago. Over time, the body has isolated this root fragment, leading to a chronic localized infection, seen as a dark shadow (radiolucency) around the tip of the root piece.
The current empirical medical management prescribed to you is highly appropriate as a short-term measure. This combination will temporarily suppress the active infection, reduce local tissue inflammation, and manage discomfort. However, medications alone cannot cure this issue because the root fragment acts as a permanent, non vital foreign body where bacteria can hide. Therefore, surgical removal/extraction of the retained root piece is absolutely the correct and definitive treatment plan to completely eradicate the focus of infection and allow the bone to heal properly.
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Complete the prescribed course of medications exactly as directed by your dentist, even if your symptoms improve, to ensure the active bacterial load is properly controlled before surgery. Schedule the minor surgical extraction of the retained root piece with an oral surgeon or your treating dentist once the acute phase of inflammation has been managed by the medications. Maintain strict oral hygiene by gently brushing the surrounding teeth and using warm saline rinses or an antiseptic mouthwash (like chlorhexidine) after meals to keep the area clean until your procedure.
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While this is a common dental finding and not a medical emergency right now, do not neglect getting the root piece surgically removed after finishing your antibiotics. If left in place permanently, the chronic infection can slowly expand, destroy the surrounding jawbone, damage the health of the adjacent healthy teeth, or occasionally flare up into a painful, acute swelling (abscess). Once the root piece is removed, the area will heal beautifully, and you can consult your dentist about options like a dental implant or a bridge to safely restore that missing space if you choose.
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Hello
Xray shows root stump remaining in that region.
Probably you might have consulted the dentist with various symptoms like pain or swelling.
So these medications will help with the symptoms.
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Please get the root stump removed.
Immediate implant placement can be a good option if you haven't reported swelling in that region.
But a long standing infection(retained root stump) might still cause some discrepancy in immediate placement.
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Do get the replacement of missing teeth/extracted teeth.
As you can see previously one tooth is extracted and because no replacement given, adjacent tooth has taken up that space.
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Hello
Better to opt for extraction
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Hello Sir,
X ray shows the root piece, extraction is the option. If the immediate implant placement option is there then get it done.
Nothing serious or dangerous
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Dr. Aakarshan
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Pathankot
Hello sir,
As per the X-Ray you have shared, there is a root stump that would be causing you discomfort. The best treatment plan for now is to get it extracted as soon as possible.
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To relieve your discomfort, it is recommended to have the root stump extracted. Regarding your medication: while the X-Ray suggests it may not be strictly necessary, your dentist likely prescribed it based on specific clinical factors unique to your case. It is always best to follow their guidance for optimal healing.
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In the meantime, please rinse with warm salt water frequently to help reduce the discomfort along with the medications. Once you undergo the extraction, you can look into tooth replacement options at your earliest convenience to restore the space.
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