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Filling or RCT
One dr said go for direct filling...
Other said wait n get RCT only when pain starts as filling may cause pain to start...
Right now no pain.
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You can go for Dental filling. If there is pain, then root canal treatment will be suggested.
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Dental caries
No pain
No pain on percussion?
Differential diagnosis- Irreversible pulpitis -would require RCT
Treatment plan- Caries excavation
Cavity preparation and restoration
Near to pulp excavation may lead to RCT
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Hi. One or the other day it will progress towards pulp. Don't wait for pain to come. U can try with filing initially, if any symptoms of pain or discomfort u can go for RCT.
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Dr. Abishai George Lama
Dentist
2 yrs exp
New Delhi
Me personally I’d advice in saving the vitality of the teeth by going for Indirect Pulp Capping after caries removal and then with a direct composite restoration.
It’s worth the wait and money
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Dr. Janhavi Deshmukh
Dentist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello,
I would suggest go for Root Canal treatment followed by crown as it will be sure shot treatment for your problem. Why wait for pain and infection, right?
Next Steps
Visit a dental clinic near you as soon as possible.
Health Tips
Gargle after every meal to decrease food lodgement. Avoid eating from that side.
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Dr. Rahul Kathariya
Dentist
20 yrs exp
Pune
Filling is close to the nerve
After excavation of the caries its better to go RCT treatment rather than filling.
Dental Galaxy , Pune
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
It is advisable to get a root canal treatment done. No need to wait for the pain to start. You can try and get a filling done, but you may or may not develop pain after filling is done.
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