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Swollen gum on the root canal tooth
I had my front tooth root canal in 2010 and gum surgery becauseof the puse.. After so many years my gum is swollen on that root canal tooth. Mild pain on the gum. I am wearing zirconia. What could be done? My tooth will be removed ? I hattach my x ray report.
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Rerct and apisectomy is the treatment for this
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In these cases reoccurrence of infection happens i you dun want to remove the tooth you have to go for RE RCT AND ONE other option is also available
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Do warm saline rinses
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There is periapical infection. Get re rct done.you can consult through this for prescription of medication to relieve pain and swelling.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
You need to visit a Endodontist for treatment and physical evaluation.
Most probably Re-RCT is required.
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Do visit a local Endodontist for treatment and physical evaluation.
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Dr. Vrinda Agarwal
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
re rct should be done and pain swelling will go
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