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Can a patient undergo apicoectomy in RC-treated teeth?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been advised to undergo an apicoectomy for a previous root canal treatment, which was unsuccessful. What needs to be done exactly, and is it painful?

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I need your X-ray to explain the exact treatment plan and details, like the teeth number, adjacent teeth, and surrounding structures. My advice is to go for an extraction of the tooth with failed root canal (RCT) treatment and replace the extracted tooth with a crown and bridge, taking support of the adjacent healthy teeth.

Hope this helps.

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Patient's Query

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Thank you for the reply.

I am attaching the file. Please review it and advise accordingly.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have attached the file. Please review it.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Even after looking at your X-ray, my advice is to go for extraction, and after healing, go for a prosthodontic crown and bridge taking support of the adjacent teeth.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At March 10, 2023
Reviewed AtMarch 13, 2023

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