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I had pain for two months after gutta-percha filling. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I had an accident, and tooth 21 got broken. The root canal was done with gutta-percha filling in this year. I had persistent pain for two months after gutta-percha filling because it was overfilled above the apex. Gutta-percha was removed, but an X-ray after one month showed that a small p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question, and I can understand your concern. With this much gutta-percha, we can allow it to be left there if it is not causing you pain even after two to three weeks and also if it does not initiate any apical granuloma or cyst formation. The ... Read Full »