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Should Root Canal With Crown Lengthening Or Implantation Be Done?

hi i would like to get a suggestion from you. I have got root canal treatment six years back and now i am getting problem with that tooth. food particle are stucking in between the teeth where the crown is placed and getting gum pain. i visited doctor here in boston and the doctor gave me 2 choices. one is to redo the rootcanal, crown lengthening,post followed by a crown and the second chioce is go for implantation. can you suggest me which one is good for me? thank you
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

I would suggest you to get your full mouth scaling and [polishing done also see if there is any problem with the crown fixed if so then get it removed or refixed..
Of the above two options ofcourse the first one will be good because it does not require the tooth to be removed, for the last you can think for the implant placement......



Hope you find this as helpful,

Take care!
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  Dr. Mahesh Kumar T S's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
If the previous root canal treatment is fine, then there is no need to repeat the RCT. If there is gum infection secondary to improper crown, then get the tooth cleaned and go for repeatetion of the crown. If the tooth is completely gone then you can get it removed and then go for implants. Try to save the natural tooth.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Should Root Canal With Crown Lengthening Or Implantation Be Done?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, I would suggest you to get your full mouth scaling and [polishing done also see if there is any problem with the crown fixed if so then get it removed or refixed.. Of the above two options ofcourse the first one will be good because it does not require the tooth to be removed, for the last you can think for the implant placement...... Hope you find this as helpful, Take care!