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Visitor asks:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Since you successfully advised me some time ago, I am turning to you again. My problem is as follows: in the upper jaw my dentist extracted all my teeth (except the first and second molars). He prepared these two teeth because they will serve as abutments for a partial denture. It is understandable that the teeth are sensitive to cold and hot, but I am concerned because after a week the gum has also become inflamed, swollen and painful, and I have a slight swelling on the cheek as well. I am still waiting for the denture. The dentist says that if it does not improve, we will remove the nerve from the tooth that is most sensitive. Is that necessary if the gum is inflamed and swollen? Does this procedure hurt? Can the inflammation calm down after the tooth is “covered”? I am also thinking of having it extracted, but then the denture that is being made probably would not fit.
Thank you very much for your answer.
Dentist Tomaž Rotar answers:
Dear Sir/Madam!
Based on the events you describe, I assume that the tooth will need root canal treatment, as your dentist has already explained. I would certainly first try to treat the tooth and keep it in the mouth, since it is evidently an important abutment for the partial denture. The procedure is painless. In the extreme case of unsuccessful treatment, extraction and adjustment of the denture can still be considered afterward.
Have a nice day!
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