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Inflammation in the scan
I have severe pain in second molar lower gums. Secret throbbing pain surrounding that tooth.
I went to dentist and he gave me peridex rinse.
Seen Endodontist as pain didn't reduce after peridex. That took CBCT scan. Dr didn't give any reports.
He reviewed it and said no infection. But inflammation is seen in the tooth region.
Does cbct scan shows inflammation?
Recently done deep cleaning. Gum still swollen though.
Inflammation markers CRP is also high in blood. Mine is 15 whereas normal range is 0-10.
Why the gum looks swollen like this? Looks different than other gums. Puffy and swollen and very throbbing pain. Wakes me up at night.
If tooth has inflammation, do we need to do RCT or extraction??
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as such there seems to be no problem with the gum. However, there's a periodontal pocket seen in the Xray and seems like caries also adjacent to that area. Your symptoms are typical of a tooth requiring RCT.
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Rct would be a better option to try before extraction
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U can go for rct
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You don’t need an extraction… it seems you might need a ROOT CANAL TREATMENT…. Which will take care of ur pain… and replacement of missing tooth in front of it…it is because of this missing tooth… that your this tooth has undergone cracked tooth syndrome!!!and hence you have the pain
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Root canal treatment and plan for replacement of missing tooth
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Advised RCT followed by crown
Replacement of missing tooth via implants
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Advised warm salt water gargle
Maintain good oral hygiene
Advised to take soft diet
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