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Toothache - Do I need capping ?
I got tooth 7 (molar) of lower jaw extracted many years ago. Now too 7 (molar) of upper jaw got decayed and needs to be extracted. The doctor says I need to do cantilever capping of T 5,6,7 on both jaws. Another senior experience doctor recommends only extraction saying capping is an option. My question is do I need capping (Rs.12,000)
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If u can afford do implants u may consult me for it
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Dr. Priya Verma
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26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ideally implants work best as your natural teeth are not affected. You have the option of no replacement but it slightly compromises your bite on that side
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Dr. Yogendra Shukla
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes you need cantilever bridge n cost will be around 10000/-
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do it with good dentist lik me
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do with special caution as cantilever bridge fails many times
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