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Hello, i need to decide whether to do root canal on a bad tooth but success rate of root canal would be only 40 percent or pull out the tooth? thx
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Always try to save: Always try to save it, if at all possible. It may take 50 years for a new one to grow...
Answered 4/26/2014
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Best choice: Best choice, most of the time, is to try to save the tooth with root canal treatment and a crown. That said please consult with both an endodontist about the root canal prognosis, and your general dentist about the necessary crown, before making a final decision.
Answered 4/30/2014
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Depends: If tooth is badly broken down or has a complex root configuration, it may be a better idea to sacrifice the tooth and consider an implant as a more predictable option. Get another opinion and evaluate pros and cons of both treatments.
Answered 5/11/2014
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Microscopic endodont: The prognosis is only as good as the person doing the evaluation and treatment. Get another opinion from a tor rated microscopic endodontist!
Answered 4/25/2014
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