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I've problem in my vacant tooth.
My left molar tooth was completely decayed and only root is left there. Usually I don't feel any feel there. But from 3-4 days I noticed a soft swelling there. When I press it with my tongue then it hurts. I've visited doctor 7-8 months ago she suggested that I pull out the root. And then implement a tooth or fix a bridge. I don't want to implement a bridge. Is there any other option??
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Ofcourse there are other options other than bridge . By the condition you’re explaining , you certainly have an abscess but there is a solution depending upon the severity of your abscess where we can do extraction and immediate implant or a delayed implant post healing of the socket and infection elimination.
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Go for extraction of tooth
Crown and bridge is economical and many types
Implants cause osseintegration and improves alveolar bone strength
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Extracting the root stump and fixing an implant is the treatment of choice
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Extraction of the remaining root followed by either of the replacement options â bridge/ implant / removable prosthesis RPDâ
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
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10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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After extraction of the tooth, you can go for either bridge or an implant
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Dr. Pia Patel
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14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Share clinical pictures. There are many options for replacement. Take an x-ray and share.
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