TOOTH ROOT
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2015 11:41 pm
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
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