Diagnosis: periodontitis periapicalis of teeth 21, 22 — June 2009.
At that time my dentist opened the teeth. A subsequent X-ray allegedly showed a fracture of tooth 21, so following the surgeon's instructions I was scheduled for apicoectomy of tooth 22, after filling it immediately before the procedure. Tooth 21 was supposed to be extracted at the same time. I had the procedure yesterday, 22 February 2010. During the procedure it was established that there was no fracture! (Marginal incision and releasing incision mesial to the tooth, elevation of a triangular flap, osteotomy in the area of the apices of teeth 21 and 22, followed by apicoectomy of teeth 21 and 22 and curettage of the periapical cavity. No fracture is clearly visible on the surface of tooth 21 or on the cut surface, and there is no longitudinal bone resorption.) The surgeon gave me hope that the tooth could remain for a long time. My dentist, however, told me that this was practically impossible because she had not filled it beforehand. This tooth had been filled about 25 years ago. Last June she opened it because of the inflammatory process. What are the chances? Sincere thanks for your answer and kind regards. Marina
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