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How To Treat An Infected Crowned Tooth And Gum?
I have had a problem with aa crowned tooth which became infected about a year ago, I went to the dentist had an xray which shoed some bone loss and was put on antibiotics then referred to a hygenist. I have since had trouble again and went back to the same dentist, he said wanted me to go back to the hygenist, I went to a different hygenist who said I had to change way way I brished to get rid of the bacteria. I tried his way but still have a problem, it has also been quite sensitive at times. I isn't as red although not pink like the rest of my gums and I notice a small red spot above the tooth, just want it to come right
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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The infected tooth which has a crown can be treated with root canal treatment and root planing with bone grafting. The red spot over the gums can be a pus discharging sinus tract. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Get the root canal treatment done by endodontist, followed by root planing and grafting by periodontist.
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The infected tooth which has a crown can be treated with root canal treatment and root planing with bone grafting. The red spot over the gums can be a pus discharging sinus tract. Consult a oral physician and get a radiograph done to confirm the diagnosis. Get the root canal treatment done by endodontist, followed by root planing and grafting by periodontist.
I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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A very infected crown may require the crown on tooth to be removed and replaced. It can be removed by:
Using ultrasonic scalers to break the luting cement between the tooth and the crown.
Using a crown remover, a device that has a spring loaded system that delivers a mechanical shock in an attempt to break the luting cement seal.
Cutting a vertical groove on the crown, across the biting surface and wedging open the crown. However this is a crude method as the old crown would be destroyed and it is only used as a last resort.
A very infected crown may require the crown on tooth to be removed and replaced. It can be removed by:
Using ultrasonic scalers to break the luting cement between the tooth and the crown.
Using a crown remover, a device that has a spring loaded system that delivers a mechanical shock in an attempt to break the luting cement seal.
Cutting a vertical groove on the crown, across the biting surface and wedging open the crown. However this is a crude method as the old crown would be destroyed and it is only used as a last resort.
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