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Rct or,pulp capping or filling 2nd molar
Please tell.me
I don't want to.go.for rct
...I will.be.more than happy if i avoid it
..in this regard please be brutally honest...I only have pain while tight chewing and when cold.water touch it...no pain otherwise...
And please tell me if there is filling how long will.it last and if there is rct how long will it last...
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Hii sir it is advisable to go for root canal sir and extraction of wisdom tooth
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Based on the symptoms described, RCT cannot be advised solely on the basis of this X-ray. Pain with cold and on chewing can occur with a deep carious lesion, but the key factor is whether the cold pain lingers after the stimulus is removed. If the pain is brief and stops quickly, the pulp may still be capable of healing and a filling/pulp-preserving treatment may be possible. However, if the cold pain lingers significantly, occurs spontaneously, or the tooth is markedly tender to biting/percussion, RCT may be necessary. The X-ray also appears to show a problematic lower wisdom tooth in close proximity to the second molar, which should be clinically evaluated.
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Get a clinical examination, cold pulp test, percussion/bite test and a good-quality IOPA. Then the dentist can decide whether a filling/pulp therapy or RCT is appropriate. The wisdom tooth also appears to be impacted and should be evaluated.
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If you want to avoid RCT, don’t delay treatment. A filling can last several years when properly done, while a properly treated and restored RCT tooth can also last 10+ years, often longer.
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Extraction of the third molar, that’s what is creating food lodgement and problems. Second molar should go through root canal followed by a crown.
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Hello, It is advisable to go for RCT and extraction of the wisdom tooth.
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Hello , as per this xray you need root canal in the tooth before the wisdom tooth and also extraction of the wisdom tooth . as it will not let us give a good filling or crown in the tooth that is undergoing rootcanal
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Dr. Tarun Pandey
Dentist
13 yrs exp
Bhopal
Hello sir,
The cavity is deep so if you want permanent treatment better to go with RCT followed by crown , Restoration of the cavity can be attempted but does not seems to be successful in your case , chances of further pain will be there.
RCT can last more than 15 years if done properly.
And the erupting wisdom tooth should not be neglected, it should be extracted.
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Dr. Virendra Pawar
Dentist
15 yrs exp
Indore
Hi! Since you asked for a brutal and honest response, here it is. ð
The caries is quite deep, and considering your symptoms, especially pain while chewing and sensitivity to cold water, a Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is most likely the appropriate treatment.
Honestly, what more symptoms are you waiting for? The tooth is already giving you clear warning signs.
As for your question about how long it will last, thereâs no definite timeline if the treatment is delayed. It may remain manageable for months or even a year or two, or it could suddenly worsen and cause severe pain or infection.
If treated properly, however, the goal is to save the tooth and restore its function so well that you may eventually forget when you even had the RCT done.
So, my honest advice: donât wait for the pain to become unbearable. Get the RCT done, followed by a proper crown, and keep the tooth functional for the long term.
Better to deal with it now, while it can be managed comfortably, than wait until the tooth forces you to.
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Visit nearby dentist
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Donât wait until the situation becomes more complicated or the tooth reaches a point where saving it is no longer possible.
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Dr. Akshay Panday
Dental Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Lucknow
Hello Go for extraction of 3rd Molar followed by RCT of 2nd molar as the caries is very close to pulp.
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than go for crown in rct treated tooth
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Dr. Sharwari Pawale
Dental Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Pune
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Better to opt for RCT and also wisdom tooth extraction
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Dr. Silpa Susan Thomas John
Dentist
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello, I would recommend first the extraction of the wisdom tooth and then the root canal of the 2nd molar. It's clearly visible from the xray that the 2nd molar has deep caries and filling or pulp capping wouldn't help. A root canal and a perfect crown would go a long way, at least for 20 years
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you don't have to be scared of RCT, it's a common procedure. Convey your fears to your dentist and he/she will take care of it.
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Mr. NILADRI BISWAS
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
Extraction of the wisdom teeth and ext of the other preceding teeth followed by crown that would be best in order to keep the tooth for atleast next 10years
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