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Suggest Appropriate Dental Procedure For A 10 Year Old Post An Accident

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Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017
Question: hello XXXXXXX sir how are you?? my name is XXXXXXX ive contacted you around 1year back on different problems...now my son-in-law who is 10years old fell down while playing and broke his teeth partially...he is staying abroad..when his mother,i.e my sister, contacted the dentist..he suggested to for root canal treatment but only after 10months because the part of the nerve in the tooth became dormant due to trauma..he suggested some medication for the growth of that nerve..it takes 10months time..thats his suggestion..my concern is what if that kid falls again and damages the tooth...can we start root canal right away??? plz suggest us something sir...one more thing is we will do whatever you say coz last time your guidance was brilliant..we trust you ..iam sending the xray film copy along with this plz find it out..
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Root canal treatment is not recommended in this case

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

It's good to interact with you again .Hope you are doing well.

Yeah, I have worked through your query in detail.

RCT(root canal treatment) is not recommended in a 10 year old child.

Before guiding you further, I would like to know if the child is currently experiencing any pain?

Once I receive your answer, I will guide you accordingly.

Thank you.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (12 minutes later)
right now there is no pain sir..our concern is what if he falls again and damages his teeth r else is there any chance of getting infection...doctor is suggesting to wait for around 10months..in between is there any arrangement that shields the kid from any damage???
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (46 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Composite restoration will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

At this point to determine the future course of action, it's advisable to get an OPG X-ray for the child and upload its report.

Composite restoration is the procedure that can shield the child for both cosmetic and medical reasons.

Please check with your Dentist, if he shares my view and if can offer this procedure for the child.

Thank you.
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Suggest Appropriate Dental Procedure For A 10 Year Old Post An Accident

Brief Answer: Root canal treatment is not recommended in this case Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX It's good to interact with you again .Hope you are doing well. Yeah, I have worked through your query in detail. RCT(root canal treatment) is not recommended in a 10 year old child. Before guiding you further, I would like to know if the child is currently experiencing any pain? Once I receive your answer, I will guide you accordingly. Thank you.