Q. Next to the last molar top left of my mouth has had a root canal & crown (lont time ago) with re-treatment of root canal about 5 years ago. After infection and appt was told the root is cracked (11/08). I hesitate extraction and subsequent implant for financial reasons. It has not become re-infected to my knowledge. I have had a headache for 3 weeks. Could the tooth issue cause this? If I have it extracted (partically covered by insurance) how long to I have to perform a bridge or implant? Are their other options? Again cost is a huge factor. Wish it was the back tooth – I’d have it pulled without anything else, however this effects my smile.
A. Vertical root fracture is the one condition that cannot be treated unfortunately and usually does result in extraction.

Dr Justin Glaister
Umbrella
www.umbrellasmiles.com
Tel: 020 7612 9810
11 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Related Questions
Tags: bridge, bridges, dental bridge, dental bridges, dental implant, dental implants, dental implants costs, dental inplant, denture, dentures, implant, implant dentist, implantologist, implants, root, root canal, root canal treatment, root canal. veneer, root cleaning

