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yes because they only way to pull a tooth out is to pull it out by the root - if the root were left in, it would be prone to infection and decay.
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Extraction of erupted tooth or exposed root . Extraction surgical root. What is the difference between these two phrases?
what is the difference between a surgical tooth and a erupted toothExtraction of erupted tooth refers to the dentist physically pulling out the tooth due to whatever trauma it has undergone. Extraction of the root is going into the tooth and drilling out the roots, like a root canal.
Is replacing bonded tooth with a crown necessary to prevent root canal?
Is replacing bonded tooth with a crown necessary to prevent root canal?
What are the risks of a root of a tooth fracturing and remaining inside after a wisdom tooth extraction?
A root can fracture sometimes during tooth extraction. But normally the dentist sees it, and he removes it right away. It is rare that the root remains there. The only way to make sure that your root is not still in your jaw is to take an x-ray. See the Related Links for "Wisdom Teeth" to the bottom for the answer.
After root canal tooth cracked what has to be done?
well.. it depends.. if the crack was in the crown.. then a prep is done then a fixed crown is placed.. but if the crack extended to the root.. then the tooth will be indecated for extraction.
Can I leave the root in the gum after the wisdom tooth broke during the extraction?
Yes but I would check with a dentist
What is The Root Is The Area Immediately Around The Teeth.?
The Root is the embedded part upon which the entire Tooth system stands. Specially during old age, the connection between root and tooth loosens,causing pain and ultimate extraction by the dentists.
What are the alternatives to root canal treatment?
If the tooth is not saved by doing root canal treatment on time then tooth continue to break and harbour bacteria killing the nerve and causing pulpitis which is the infection of the soft tissue inside the root of the tooth. Ultimately tooth gets so terrible that it has to be taken out.
What does white bumps on the gums mean?
It could be an abscess with puss. The root of the tooth is infected and the puss is draining through the gums. You should see a dentist. He/She will give you some antibiotics or an extraction might be necessary.
What can happen if you don't fix an infected tooth?
If you have a tooth that has a a root canal, apio. , and a crown and is infected now in the bony area and it needs extraction what will happen if you ignore it too long?
What complications can arise when leaving a root behind after partial extraction of a lower molar tooth?
Leaving a root tip behind in an extraction socket may be an acceptable option in certain situations, such as if retrieving the root tip may potentially cause irreparable nerve damage. However, retrieving all of a tooth is generally the best idea due to the potential of that root fragment to become infected, which can become a very serious problem.
What is a rootcanal?
Sometimes an infection in a tooth becomes abscessed. At that point, it becomes necessary either to pull the tooth or to clean out the root and fill it. A root canal means the dentist cleans out the root of the tooth. He or she drills out the nerves and blood supply to the tooth. The tooth may have one, two, three, or four roots. Each root is cleaned out, filled, and then a regular filling is placed in the rest of the tooth.
Can a upper tooth extraction effect sinus?
Yes, the extraction of an upper tooth can affect the sinuses.
