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Is Root Canal Advised For Half Broaken Root ?

Sir, I am having teeth ache for the past 5 days. I went to the dentist for consultation. After examination of the dental X-ray, Dr. advised me due to half of the root broken better to remove the teeth. Only 30% possibility for Rootcanel treatment no gaurantee for success of root canal treatment. So that better to remove the teeth . I request for second openion through healthcaremagic Drs.
Sat, 20 Aug 2011
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,
A tooth can be root canal treated depending on the condition of intact tooth structure present. If sufficient structure is not possible then the tooth should be extracted and you can go in for a dental implant or a fixed partial denture.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Padma Saikia's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
If there is only half of the tooth then root canal will not sustain as your doctor said so, better opt for extraction.
Take care.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Smrithi's  Response
welcome to HCM
Since half the root is damaged already the tooth cannot be saved completely. Root canal treatment can be done only when there is an intact root..
Hope this answers your query..
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Sourav's  Response
hi
beter to go for extraction,and then imediate implant
rct mostly wont be successful in your case......
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Is Root Canal Advised For Half Broaken Root ?

Hi, A tooth can be root canal treated depending on the condition of intact tooth structure present. If sufficient structure is not possible then the tooth should be extracted and you can go in for a dental implant or a fixed partial denture.