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I had 2 infected premolars that developed a hard ball (cysts?) thru bone i could feel at the base of the gum.maxillo missed the roots and had to go in a 2nd time for the roots. i think cyst sacks werent extracted so do i need another intervention?

Q: i had 2 infected premolars that developed a hard ball (cysts?) thru bone i could feel at the base of the gum.maxillo missed the roots and had to go in a 2nd time for the roots. i think cyst sacks werent extracted so do i need another intervention?

: If the teeth and roots were completely removed and the cyst tissue curetted out, than no more intervention need. Take your antibiotics and follow post extraction instructions. An x-ray in a few weeks will be conclusive.

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If the teeth and roots were completely removed and the cyst tissue curetted out, than no more intervention need. Take your antibiotics and follow post extraction instructions. An x-ray in a few weeks will be conclusive.

Answered 5/15/2023

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A member asked:

I had 2 infected premolars that developed a hard ball (cysts?) thru bone i could feel at the base of the gum.maxillo missed the roots and had to go in a 2nd time for the roots. i think cyst sacks werent extracted so do i need another intervention?

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