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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Thank you in advance for your reply. In short, I have had problems with my teeth since childhood despite appropriate hygiene. Almost everyone in my family also has dental problems. About 3 years ago a small lump developed above my upper canine. The tooth had already been treated in the past: a post with a crown. At the same time it also began to become slightly loose. I immediately had an X-ray taken and showed it to my partner, who is a stomatologist. The answer was: suspected fractured root. Because of my obligations at the time I left the matter alone, then I separated from my partner and unfortunately continued to leave it untreated. The lump above the tooth did not grow. In the meantime I had another X-ray taken and my new dentist was of the same opinion: fractured root. Because my fear of dental treatment is really great — and I stress great — I waited again. When I noticed unpleasant breath and a bulge on the left side of the palate, as well as constant headaches, I immediately went to a well-regarded stomatologist in Opatija, determined finally to resolve the situation. A 3D scan showed that I have a cyst extending in the upper jaw from the central incisor to the first premolar and that it has also affected the bone of the nasal cavity. It is better not to talk about how I felt. I received two completely opposing opinions about how to solve the problem, which, to be honest, confuses and frightens me. What is better for me and who is right? I am 27 years old and healthy; only my teeth are my constant problem. I would therefore like to make an appointment with you as soon as possible as well, so that I can decide what to do. I am afraid of a defect and possibly malignant cell changes. That is why I want a specialist from whom I will not leave in tears and frightened. During my studies I volunteered at the Institute of Oncology and I am very aware that people can be treated in very different ways. We are not all good at everything. I have heard nothing but praise about you, which is why I am contacting you as well! I also have the images by email, so I can forward them.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
I apologise for the late reply; I hope I can still be of help. In the case of a fractured root (especially a vertical fracture), the tooth must be removed. If the root is fractured horizontally in the apical third, the tooth may be saved by apicoectomy (removal of the root tip); a fracture in the middle third is fatal for the tooth. In the case of a horizontal fracture in the cervical region, the tooth can be extruded with an orthodontic appliance and thus retained. If you have the images in digital form, you can send them to me by email or make an appointment for an examination at 040 294488 or 04/5300660.
Have a nice day!
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