I was diagnosed with root resorption on molar #2. I have tenderness at the gum line on inside mouth (closest to tongue). Normal pulp test, no sensitivity or problems otherwise. Is it likely the root is perforated?
Is there a chance the root resorption can spread to the neighboring molar?
Is there a chance the internal root resorption could spontaneously stop?
I was told there was a 30% chance of failure if I did a root canal, and oral surgery to correct the issue, and a good chance the tooth would not last longer than 5yrs. So my alternative is extraction or implant. I'm on the fence about going the oral surgery and root canal route given the prognosis; and given the cost of the estimate including bone graft, and an apparent sinus lift for an implant, I will most likely just do the extraction and leave it at that. I can always decide later on if I change my mind on going through all of that for an implant.
With all of that, what would be the harm in leaving the tooth as is to see how long it lasts without doing any work, since my only issue now is tenderness at the gum line.
Thank you.
Is there a chance the root resorption can spread to the neighboring molar?
Is there a chance the internal root resorption could spontaneously stop?
I was told there was a 30% chance of failure if I did a root canal, and oral surgery to correct the issue, and a good chance the tooth would not last longer than 5yrs. So my alternative is extraction or implant. I'm on the fence about going the oral surgery and root canal route given the prognosis; and given the cost of the estimate including bone graft, and an apparent sinus lift for an implant, I will most likely just do the extraction and leave it at that. I can always decide later on if I change my mind on going through all of that for an implant.
With all of that, what would be the harm in leaving the tooth as is to see how long it lasts without doing any work, since my only issue now is tenderness at the gum line.
Thank you.
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