About 13 years ago I had a pulpectomy done on a second molar due to an abscess causing severe pain, but I never followed up due to lack of money and insurance, and in that time the tooth broke down to the gumline and the gums grew over most of the exposed tooth.
At this moment, I have no plans of getting an implanted tooth or a bridge. However, I was wondering if there is any medical reason why I should have it extracted and get a spacer implanted versus using what structure still exists as a "natural" spacer?
Any other options of what's possible with such a case are also appreciated. Thanks!
At this moment, I have no plans of getting an implanted tooth or a bridge. However, I was wondering if there is any medical reason why I should have it extracted and get a spacer implanted versus using what structure still exists as a "natural" spacer?
Any other options of what's possible with such a case are also appreciated. Thanks!