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Periapical abscess in RCT tooth
I have done an RCT on one of my tooth 2 years ago and I am having periapical abscess in that tooth. Kindly suggest what should I go for, extract and implant or re-RCT. I have attached my x-ray report here. In case of re-RCT, will cutting the crown and extracting the infected tissues help?
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X ray is of very poor quality. You can try doing Re RCT from MDS endodontist. If that fails then extraction is the only option.
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Extraction is the last option. Before that you can go for Re-RCT and start some antibiotics too.
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Go for extraction of your wisdom tooth. It is putting force on your 2nd and 1st molar.
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First your treatment will be for impacted wisdom tooth. Go for Extraction of wisdom tooth and start with antibiotics. After that, wait for 1 week and then start with your treatment , re RCT through the crown ( if needed).
But if condition worsen, go for extraction.
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Dr. Meenakshi Sood
Periodontist
39 yrs exp
Delhi
Could not make out very clearly from your x-ray but if periapical lesion is there, it seems RCT can be tried again. Though clinical examination will determine the exact treatment modality.
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