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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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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Yes, it does: It can take months to a year or more depending on the size of the lesion.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Steven Pohlhaus answered

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Steven Pohlhaus answered

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