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Lower right jaw teeth
Hi all.I had an RCT of one lower right jaw tooth 5 years ago.the dental cap fell off some 2 years ago and I have been continuing without the cap.now since few days a portion around that area seems to be dangling to come out if I meddle with my finger.can you advise what is required?
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Hello, as far as the information provided by you, your post endo restoration (filling inside the cap) must have fractured, I will need more information to help you regarding the same.
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Avoid chewing from that area
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Since the crown was not there so the post endo restoration might have fractured. You can visit my clinic for treatment.
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Leaving a root canal treated tooth without a protective cap or crown for an extended period, such as two years, can potentially lead to:
Weakening of the tooth: A tooth that has undergone root canal treatment is more susceptible to fracture because the removal of the dental pulp (the soft tissue inside the tooth) can make it more brittle over time. Without a protective cap, the tooth may be at greater risk of breaking, especially if subjected to chewing forces.
Therefore please attach a photo or consult a dentist for best outcome.
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Hello, without cap over rct treated tooth sometimes causes tooth/portion to break.
In your condition for further evaluation is required so provide pic of affected tooth
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Hello
Please attach the picture for exact treatment plan
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
The filling might have come out r the tooth might have fractured. Visit a dentist and get it examined.
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello!
Kindly attach pic for better suggestions
If it's too much damaged, extraction follwed by replacement will be the treatment option
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