I am having infection in one of the supporting teeth of FPD. What to do?

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I have gone through your history and OPG (orthopantomogram). (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

There is a periapical (surrounding apex of tooth root) infection. I could see two radiolucent lines near the upper third and apex of root, which could possibly be the cause of infection. We need to take a periapical radiograph (IOPA) of that particular tooth as OPG is not showing finer details. When was the root canal done? If it was done very recently, then continue with the antibiotics, it will help to eradicate the infection. Do you have swelling? Do you have pain while biting in that tooth? Kindly reduce Ketorolac dosage. You can take one tablet in the morning and one at night. In between for pain, take Paracetamol. But, continue antibiotics. As once the infection subsides, the pain will go off too. If you have acidity, take Pantop (Pantoprazole) 40 mg, once at night 20 minutes to half an hour before taking food.