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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?

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

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.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

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

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Please attach the file so that i can review it.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have attached the file. Please review it.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

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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 by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 10, 2023
Reviewed At March 13, 2023

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Dr. Ummah Mohammad
Dr. Ummah Mohammad

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ummah Mohammad is a Dentist. She is skilled in preventive and restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges. She is experienced in root canal treatments, tooth extractions, management of gum diseases, and dental implant procedures. She also provides cosmetic dental services such as teeth whitening and veneers, along with patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
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