A dental cyst is a closed sac of tissue filled with soft material or fluid. It develops in soft tissues of the oral cavity such as gums, lips, and teeth. The causes are an improper eruption of the tooth. It often occurs at the root tips or forms on the crown of the dead tooth. It can resolve on its own, but it can sometimes get infected, causing an oral abscess.
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What is the treatment for a cyst on my root canal-treated tooth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have the first upper molar root canal treated 15 years ago. It has undergone two root canals treatment but does it seem incomplete? I did a CBCT and it shows a cyst and sinusitis although I have not that much pain. I am 41 and the dentist told me that I have bone resorption at the up... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At first, I appreciate you because you have so much awareness of your oral health. The life span of normal root canal treated tooth is 5 to 6 years. If you have 15-year-old treated tooth, it means you are so health conscious and take care of your oral hygiene. My opi... Read Full »