A 39-year-old female asked:
i went to a dentist for tooth extraction to remove abscess near a root canal treated tooth but in the surgery it turned to be a cyst, they opend it and tried to clean it. what could cause a cyst?is there any step i should do after the surgery?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Dental Cyst: A periapical cyst is usually a result of inflammation at the tip of the root. Discuss post operative precautions with your dentist, but using common sense like not disturbing the wound and a bland, temperate diet should be followed.
Answered on Jan 27, 2020
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It can: Depending on the condition of the tooth, the shape of the roots, and the skills of the general dentist. Teeth that are previously treated with root ca ... Read More
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Dr. Charles Lockhart answered
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Follow up: The cyst may have affected the maxillary division of the fifth cranial nerve and may take some time to heal. Stay in touch with your surgeon
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered
40 years experience Dentistry
Oral Surgeon: If your dentist feels that the extraction is beyond the scope of their abilities, you should be referred to an oral surgeon for the extraction.
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