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I have a wisdom tooth that i use in place of a molar, but its roots are infused together. does that mean it should be pulled since roots are infused.
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Fused Roots: It means the root support is conical in shape, making the tooth over the long run less stable than a tooth with divergent roots. The shape of the roots does not dictate the needs for extraction, but rather the long term prognosis and costs of a dental implant to be used in replacing it if it is extracted. Discuss with your dentist.
Answered 4/5/2020
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