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endo case

New postby sq17 on Tue Nov 24, 2009 12:01 pm

medically fit old lady with constant throbbing pain in max 6 since 3 days , the tooth had been rct'd and crowned. pain on vertical percussion . xray showed the roots were filled jst short of apex but no radiolucency . interdental bone loss btw 5 & 6 noted.
Pls share your views on causes and treatment options . thanks
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Re: endo case

New postby Zzzdentist on Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:49 pm

LOL um are you searching for answers to some dental homework? :rolleyes2: I would suspect a root fracture, high occlusion from crown, residual pain from RCT if done recently, possible RCT failure.
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Re: endo case

New postby sq17 on Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:53 am

I assure you its not homework , just a curious mind :)
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