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Swelling Bilaterally. Undergone Root Canal Treatment In Past. Advice?
Why do I have swelling bilaterally, had root canal several years ago, crown placement inadequate, so the crown
was replaced with a temp., pending the final crown. Temp. crown had fallen off X 2 but after putting the temp. crown on with a different cement, I woke up the next morning with bilateral cheek swelling, hard to close my mouth,
have a splint because of TMJ, so that seems to be troublesome as well. Where do I go from here, went back today
to the dentist and he stated everything was ok, but couldn't understand the swelling of the cheeks and upper lip,
help???????????
was replaced with a temp., pending the final crown. Temp. crown had fallen off X 2 but after putting the temp. crown on with a different cement, I woke up the next morning with bilateral cheek swelling, hard to close my mouth,
have a splint because of TMJ, so that seems to be troublesome as well. Where do I go from here, went back today
to the dentist and he stated everything was ok, but couldn't understand the swelling of the cheeks and upper lip,
help???????????
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Hello,
Since you are already c/o TMJ disorder,the occlusion and bite after crown placement should be well accurate.
The swelling may be due to Improper placement of crown or re-infection of root canal treated teeth.
Get radiological as well as clinical evaluation of the area and required treatment has to be done based on that.
Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.
Hope this helps.
Since you are already c/o TMJ disorder,the occlusion and bite after crown placement should be well accurate.
The swelling may be due to Improper placement of crown or re-infection of root canal treated teeth.
Get radiological as well as clinical evaluation of the area and required treatment has to be done based on that.
Meanwhile,maintain oral hygiene well.
Hope this helps.
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