Should I get a root canal redone or have the tooth extracted and bridge fitted?
Q.
I have four lower front teeth that have to have the root canals redone after 17 years. I am leaning more on having them pulled and a bridge put in. What are your thoughts and are there any concerns I should have? Is this a good decision?
I have four lower front teeth that have to have the root canals redone after 17 years. I am leaning more on having them pulled and a bridge put in. What are your thoughts and are there any concerns I should have? Is this a good decision?
A.
it is really difficult to answer this question without having a full clinical examination and taking xrays of the area to evaluate.
it is really difficult to answer this question without having a full clinical examination and taking xrays of the area to evaluate.
The things which need to be discussed are
1. why do they require removal? Is it because they are causing pain?
2. what are the condition of the teeth which will hold the bridge?
3. what is you bite like?
4. have you considered other optiosn if they require removal i.e dentures or dental implants
If i have a four tooth bridge do i need to have root canal on the two teeth holding the bridge
Not if they are not causing any pain or problems
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