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TOOTH ROOT

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:41 pm
by Bob Needham
Hello All;

I have a Dental case where the tooth, a molar which had been extensively drilled and filled several years ago has fallen apart leaving only the roots, which are dead. The patient's dentist suggested that he holds off with the removal for a bit as there is no pain. As I understand, the removal of when there are only roots can be much more invasive to the patient as there is a limited amount of tooth to grasp on to for extraction. The rational explained to him was as I understand, is that once the roots have entered a decay state they will be easier to remove as the body is more willing to reject them. It brings to mind the use of Silica in the case of implants. An implant, which not integrated with the human anatomy, could be considered as foreign body causing problems and Silica may trigger an elimination process. Using this thinking could Silica be used to hasten the removal of the roots In the same fashion or will whatever periodontal ligament attachment to the alveolus retain the integral connection with the body regardless of the state of decay?

Tks

bob

Re: TOOTH ROOT

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 11:16 am
by Irene de Villiers
Dear Bob,

In my opinion, waiting for a tooth to rot and potentially travel the infection to the bone of the jaw, is not a good plan.
I have had jawbone infections from tooth issues, it is no picnic and needs jaw surgery.

IF you try a remedy, give it a specific time and then if it is not resolved, get the tooth bits removed. It can be done under local, and a good oral surgeon will manage just fine. (I had four teeth break off their tops last year (side effect of Cushings) - and had them taken out in one afternoon (3 hrs in the chair as I have recurved roots that go into the bone curve round some bone and come back up. The surgeon messed it up by drilling the bone out of the way too hot, instead of treating the curved root as two roots.) . The important part is this:
They may do a lot of drilling to get access. It is VERRRRY imporatnt to not rush this and overcook the area, it burns the jawbone which then flakes off for months afterwards a the bone is necrosed (killed) by the excessive heat.

A new surgeon who has just qualified (as I had) will get nervous and increase this risk. Get someone with experience and patience.

IMO:-)

Namaste,
Irene
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Re: TOOTH ROOT

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2015 2:43 pm
by Bob Needham
Tks Irene for sharing your experience. You are mirroring my thoughts here too. I have a lot of faith in this dentist who has several years experience as an oral surgeon. The roots are not recurved, but one tapers in beside the adjacent root. I may give Silica a try and as you say set a time limit.

Keep Well
bob