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Suggest The Chances Of Refilling A Abcess Filled Molar Tooth

can a tooth ( molar) that has had a root canal and crown done 3 years ago and now has an abcess be saved. The abcess has been there for around 6 months. My dentist wants to clean it out, refil and re crown it..what are the chances of success or will i lose the tooth
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
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thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, take a radiograph and see whether the tooth has been filled properly or is there any gum problem which is causing abscess. if there is defect in the previous root canal treatment then RCT has to be repeated and if the gum problem is there then cleaning and root planing is required. consult your oral physician and get it diagnosed first and you can take antibiotics and analgesics. i hope my answer will help you. take care.
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Suggest The Chances Of Refilling A Abcess Filled Molar Tooth

thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, take a radiograph and see whether the tooth has been filled properly or is there any gum problem which is causing abscess. if there is defect in the previous root canal treatment then RCT has to be repeated and if the gum problem is there then cleaning and root planing is required. consult your oral physician and get it diagnosed first and you can take antibiotics and analgesics. i hope my answer will help you. take care.