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Does this tooth cavity needs rct or is it curable with dental fillings?
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It appears to be a small cavity visually so filling will be enough.
But we never know it's depth so getting an x ray is recommended.
Usually cavities are inverted cone shaped so the depth cannot be predicted.
Which will decide the right treatment
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Hello by seeing the tooth it cannot be told please get a x ray done and then go for the decay removal
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Agree with dr Annie here. Also buccal surface of this tooth is not seen because of cheek. Treatment options depends on signs and symptoms. Usually If no pain no treatment required. If sensitivity to cold or sweet then filling is required. If persistent pain then rct and crown ( if tooth is functional)
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Just with a photograph one shouldn't diagnose & make treatment plan,do u have pain in this tooth?
It looks like there is deep internal caries in that particular tooth& if u have pain in that tooth,get an X ray done for that tooth ,then your dentist can give a proper treatment plan , whether filling or RCT.
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Hloo
Mam
By just a visual look we can say that it just needs a filling but need to see take an x -ray and see how deep is the cavity and according to that treatment is done
You can visit us by precto also
Regards
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Rct is not necessary. This cavity is curable with dental filling.
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