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I had a root canal and there was a lesion at the tip of molar roots. does bone automatically refill lesion spot by re-growing itself? time frame?
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Yes, it does: It can take months to a year or more depending on the size of the lesion.
Answered 11/27/2017
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About 6 months: Usually the area will look like normal bone in 6 months or so. Follow up Xrays are taken at 1 year to check on the success of the root canal.
Answered 5/17/2016
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