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Hello, my friend got a root canal done almost a year and a half back but dint put a cap, now hes having a bad tooth ache and wants to extract the tooth, is possible can that be done?
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Yes it is possible,,search a dentist in your nearby area and get the extraction done.
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Crown or cap of the tooth is necessary after root canal treatment as it ensures the strength and function of the tooth to be optimal. Before going for extraction your friend should get an iopa x ray done and let the dentist decide that it should be extracted or not.
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visit a dentist,get an iopa x ray done ,try to save the tooth first.
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Tooth extraction post root canal is difficult as the root canal treated tooth is brittle in nature.
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X ray would be helpful.
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If the tooth gets better post medication and tooth grinding you can still get the crown. Let extraction be the last option.
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Hi visit near by dentist take an xray if possible save the tooth with re root canal if condition Is not good then go for extraction and replace it with implant .
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visit dentist
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Hello, visit a dentist and get it checked, get an X-ray done. if the tooth can be saved, you can go for post and core and then get a crown placed over it. if not then go for extraction, missing tooth can be replaced later with fixed prosthesis or implant.
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Tooth can be removed anytime but just get 1 x ray done. It can be saved if enough tooth structure is remaining.
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visit an endodontist
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Sir,it's a good idea to get an x ray done of the tooth before taking a decision to remove the tooth.of course a root canal treated tooth can be removed,but with some difficulty as the tooth will be brittle,and so could crumble during the extraction.
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Dr. Shruti Joshi
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19 yrs exp
Thane
Hi,Get a xray done & visit a root canal specialist for opinion as if repeat root canal with cap can save the tooth.The last option is extraction.Meanwhile take antibiotics & painkillers for pain relief.
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Dr. Suman Makam
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23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
He can visit an Endodontist and take an opinion whether Re-treatment is possible.
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Dr Sumanmakam
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Dr. K. Arjun
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27 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Extraction is always a possibility
But firstly
An x Ray should be done to know if the infection has sirens beyond the root apex into the bone or if a periapical infection has firmed or there is a cracked tooth or so on consult your dentist fir best treatment
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