Do I need to retreat my front tooth or get an another implant advice
Q. How succesfull is root canal treatment on front crowns, which were placed originally well over twenty plus years ago, with metal posts and no previous root treatment. I have been having problems and need to have I believe posts removed before treatment. I have had one of my front crowns recently out due to absess and constant pain, and replaced with a dental implant. I am left with the other three front sensitive crowns now., do I treat roots with expensive specialist endodontics work which I am not sure of success or remove crowns… and have another implant placed and bridge work attaching, already in place dental implant. please advise on cost of both treatments approx…. Kind Regards
A. The fine details will determine the best option in your case. However these points to bear in mind1. specialist endodontic retreatment , and replacing the crown will typically cost around half the fee for an implant. typically £2500 for a single tooth ( check in your case )2. the expected life of the retreated tooth maybe 70% for 5 years. The implant maybe 95% in comparison ( check in your case)3. ask which is expected to give the best final appearance in your case.4. if you retreat the tooth you retain the option to place an implant at a later date ( ignoring the cost implications)Robfor further details call 0121 643 0610
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