Is re-RCT necessary for treating pain in an RCT-treated tooth?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 36 year old male. I had a root canal treatment five years back. For the last two days, I have had severe pain in the same tooth. Irrespective of a cold or hot sensation, the pain was constant. My dentist has prescribed Oflox OZ and Meftal forte for five days and advised re-RCT. Please find the attached X-ray. I am not convinced that the infection is severe enough to be considered for re-RCT. Please advise if it can be treated with medicines alone so that I can avoid going through an RCT again.
Please help.
Hello,
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I have seen the X-ray (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). There is an infection in one of the roots of the tooth, which needs a retreatment. You can see it as a black circle surrounding the apex of the posterior root. There is no option but to undergo re-root canal treatment or it will have to be extracted. Take the antibiotic and go back to your dentist. Is the tooth mobile? It also seems in the X-ray that maybe the root is fractured, but cannot see that.
I hope this helps.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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