Dear Sir/Madam,
a few weeks ago a pus-filled lump appeared above my upper lateral incisor, from which pus and blood drain. At the examination, my dentist told me that because the lateral incisor below is non-vital, he suspects that the tooth has cracked and that this pus-filled lump is a consequence. He also told me that the tooth would need to be extracted and an implant placed, although he advised me to seek an additional opinion. I would like to know whether it is possible to have an examination with you and what the price of an implant is.
Thank you for your answer and kind regards

Dear Sir/Madam!

A root fracture can certainly cause the problems you described. The choice of treatment for a fractured root depends on the location of the fracture:
-fractures in the cervical part of the tooth are usually not problematic; the coronal part is removed and the tooth is restored with a post and an artificial crown
-fractures in the apical part are treated with apicoectomy, an operation in which the broken root tip is removed through an opening in the bone
-fractures in the middle part of the root are usually fatal for the tooth
-vertical (longitudinal) cracks are fatal for the tooth and require extraction.
An extracted tooth can of course be replaced with a dental implant (price 900 Eur)
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