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What happens during tooth extraction on old root canal?
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Breakage: Tooth can shatter and this makes for a little more complicated extraction. See the oral surgeon only for this type of extraction. Good luck.
Answered 12/22/2013
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Normal process: root canal teeth are soft and might brake during extraction.
Answered 4/4/2018
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Cautious approach: The root canal teeth are very weak and a root can easily break off during extraction. So, it’s best if the dentist approaches this extraction very precisely, treating it as a potential surgical situation with cautious approach.
Answered 2/9/2015
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