Dear Sir/Madam,
My dentist found that I have a fractured root under the crown on the upper lateral incisor. Since the entire bridge depends on this root, I have been postponing for several years having the root extracted as my dentist suggested. Inflammation collects around the root; I do not have major problems, occasionally I feel it when it is cold, warm, etc... He also told me that there is no other option except a denture. I cannot come to terms with that, as I am only 50 years old. The bridge I currently have is still holding for now, but I have had it for more than 10 years and something should be done because it is starting to lift a little.
Please, is there any other option regarding the fractured root? Could it somehow be saved?
Do you advise me to wait until everything collapses by itself?
Most importantly, how much does this inflammation affect the whole body? Could it become more serious or dangerous over time?
Thank you for your answer, please understand me,
best regards
Klavdija

Question

Dear Sir/Madam,
My dentist found that I have a fractured root under the crown on the upper lateral incisor.  Since the entire bridge depends on this root, I have been postponing for several years having the root extracted as my dentist suggested. Inflammation collects around the root; I do not have major problems, occasionally I feel it when it is cold,  warm, etc...  He also told me  that there is no other option except a denture.  I cannot come to terms with that, as I am only 50 years old.   The bridge I currently have is still holding for now, but I have had it for more than 10 years  and something should be done because it is starting to lift a little.
Please, is there any other option regarding the fractured root? Could it somehow be saved?
Do you advise me to wait  until everything collapses by itself?
Most importantly,  how much  does this inflammation affect the whole body?  Could it become more serious or dangerous over time?
Thank you for your answer,  please understand me,
best regards
Klavdija

Accepted Answer

Dear Sir/Madam!
I can suggest a solution if I can examine a panoramic X-ray. Persistent inflammation is certainly not appropriate, as it can cause local problems (bone resorption, ...) and possible systemic disturbances (swollen lymph nodes, elevated body temperature...). If the root is fractured vertically or horizontally in the middle third, it needs to be removed.
Have a nice day!

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