Hello Sadly it looks like I have resorption in tooth #21 possibly from braces 10 years ago. The black area on the xray was pretty extensive so the periodontist is unsure if the tooth could support a crown after a RCT. Her plan is for me to get a CT scan and then she'll bring me in and drill into the tooth to have a look. From there she'll send any tissue for pathology as well as decide whether RCT or extraction is the end result. My biggest fear is when she started talking about how tooth #21 is near a nerve that could cause permanent nerve damage. I'm so frightened to get any work done now. I already have a INSANE fear of dental work (I've only had one cavity ever and the filling was so scary and only latest 5 mins!). Now I'm hearing long procedures tooth loss and implants! This is so overwhelming to me. Is it possible to drill the tooth RCT extract implant or anything without causing perm nerve damage? I already have health issues and really don't want a tingling/numb face...it would really be hard for me not to be depressed further. Thanks!
2014-11-04 10:23:09
If you are referring to peri apical lesion root canal treatment is the treatment of choice and nerve damage is an unlikely event if procedure is done carefully.
2014-11-04 10:23:36
