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Molar extraction needed with bump on gum
I had a little pus coming on gum above the molar almost near wisdom tooth. The doctor extracted the tooth canal treated molar ( with screws)
Was the extraction needed?
I really worried
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It is normal
The extraction was needed as there was poor prognosis
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Its normal
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In OPG tooth looks good, but normal x ray and physical examination and evaluation is required
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Yes! Looks like an impacted third molar
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Dr. Jose Julian
Prosthodontist
30 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Always better to go for a CBCT/3D Xray in that region to arrive at an accurate diagnosis
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