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Medical Forum / General / Dentistry / December 2006broken root canalled tooth
I have had several root canalled molars. Most of them have broken down ( crowns were to expensive at that time), the root canalls were done about 8 years ago, now most of them are broken below gumline. I think even the posts of canal came out. I made a appointment with a oral surgeon, I know these need some sort of open flap? surgery. I am just very scared of the whole thing, Can there be damage to my actual jaw bone, I have had ear & sinus infections lateley,is this causing it? I have never had luck with dentists, and afaraid they will tell me the worst, can any help explain or calm my nerves? > I made a appointment with a oral surgeon, A good move. > I know these >need some sort of open flap? surgery. I am just very scared of the whole >thing, Can there be damage to my actual jaw bone, A good surgeon will be able to remove these teeth very efficiently Try not to worry about the surgical specifics, oral surgeons do this every day. > I have had ear & sinus >infections lateley,is this causing it? Very doubtful. >I have never had luck with dentists, and afaraid they will tell me the worst, >can any help explain or calm my nerves? You may consider sedation for your surgery, discuss this with your surgeon. Try to calm down, easier said than done, I know. Best wishes, >> I made a appointment with a oral surgeon, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Best wishes, I'm afraid, Newbie, that the OP may have some hope of retaining these teeth--perhaps crown lengthening. If this is the aim, the restorative dentist should be consulted first to see if the remaining tooth structure is sufficient and the root canals haven't failed. If all we're talking about is extractions, I agree with Newbie there shouldn't be any problems in the hands of a competent surgeon. Steve >>> I made a appointment with a oral surgeon, >> [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > I'm afraid, Newbie, that the OP may have some hope of retaining these >teeth--perhaps crown lengthening. Agreed. > If this is the aim, the restorative dentist should be consulted first >to see if the remaining tooth structure is sufficient and the root >canals haven't failed. Agree again. Current endodontic theory is if there isn't a coronal seal the RCT should be re-done. > If all we're talking about is extractions, I agree with Newbie there >shouldn't be any problems in the hands of a competent surgeon. Right-0 >Steve I'll mention - anecdotally - for the OP that I had a tooth (#2) with a failed root canal that broke off at the gumline that was extracted without bother or any sort of incision.  Signature"Did Father shoot him? I will eat Grandfather for dinner." - Helen Keller, on learning of the death of her grandfather email: aripee at inanna . com |
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