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Can using calcium hydroxide during RCT cause me pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a crown in one of my teeth on the lower left bottom. The crown came off. I went to the dentist who suggested root canal even when I did not have any problem. The root canal was completed and the crown was placed. After a few days, my teeth used to pain only on consuming hot wate... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through your question I can understand your concern. The pain may be because of post RCT infection or because of the accessory canal in the root that becomes sometimes difficult to manage. In case it in infection you need to take antibiotics and that will he... Read Full »
In RCT, does air spray over CaOH filled canal cause emphysema on soft tissues of the face?
Query: Hello doctor, During root canal treatment does air spray over CaOH filled canal cause emphysema on soft tissues of the face? How can one distinguish emphysema from flare-up? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate your question. Emphysema of the face is directly linked to an air trap under your skin. It gives a crackling sensation because of the air pressure underneath and looks like a smooth swelling of the face. Root canal flare-ups might result in swellin... Read Full »
Is it necessary to use calcium hydroxide to treat periapical cyst?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a root canal re-treatment due to a periapical cyst. I had no symptoms but decided to be proactive. The doctor opened the canal and drained it. A week later the doctor disinfected the canal and filled it in. He did not use calcium hydroxide at any time during the treatment. He expla... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you do not have any other complicatiom during the procedure it was not needed to use a calcium hydroxide. Upon cleaning process and washing the canal vigorously with normal saline and hydrogen peroxide if pain disappears its fine to give 2-3 sitting and then fi... Read Full »