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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Years ago I had caries on my upper second premolar, and a large part of the tooth had to be removed. The tooth was later also treated and filled. Last year the filling fell out, and then the same thing happened again. At that time they mentioned caries near the gums.
While waiting for the dentist, the remaining part of the tooth broke off as well, so there is currently no visible part of the tooth left (only a little at the enamel margin); I have no pain. Because the tooth is practically open like this, I would like to know whether this is considered an emergency. Do I need an examination? Do I need an implant? What are the waiting times? And what is the price — is there a discount for students?
Thank you for your answer, kind regards.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
If the tooth is open and communicates with the root canal, this is certainly unfavourable for treatment and for a good long-term prognosis. In this case, the root canal treatment must first be completed. If the tooth already has a filled root canal, then the surrounding area does not communicate with the bone beneath the tooth. In this case, the tooth needs to be restored with a radicular post and a crown.
If the tooth were actually lost for the reasons stated above, then the first treatment of choice is placement of an implant.
Prices: radicular post 30, crown 210, implant 900 + abutment with tooth 450 EUR.
We look forward to your visit.
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