Paediatric dentistry
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Visitor asks:
Hello. My daughter had a pus-filled spot on the gum above her upper central incisor. At the dentist’s check-up we learned that the tooth would have to be opened. Yesterday the dentist punctured the spot and today she also opened the tooth, that is, drilled a hole in it. The spot is smaller, which means the pus is obviously no longer accumulating. But now the tooth remains open. I asked whether she would make a filling, but she said the condition would worsen again if she did. I would like your opinion. Is some treatment necessary or has the tooth really died completely? I should mention that in July my daughter fell and this exact tooth became loose. It is still a nice white color. The dentist said it was probably a consequence of that fall. If the condition worsens, she said it might even be necessary to extract the tooth. Thank you for your answer.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
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If it is a primary tooth, it can be closed and the root canal temporarily filled with special agents that prevent immediate infection. The filling material needs to be changed several times. An alternative to the described procedure is to leave the tooth open until it falls out. If it is a permanent tooth, we certainly try to close it again as soon as possible and proceed according to the established principles that determine the method of root canal treatment.
Have a nice day!
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If it is a primary tooth, it can be closed and the root canal temporarily filled with special agents that prevent immediate infection. The filling material needs to be changed several times. An alternative to the described procedure is to leave the tooth open until it falls out. If it is a permanent tooth, we certainly try to close it again as soon as possible and proceed according to the established principles that determine the method of root canal treatment.
Have a nice day!
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