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I had a root canal done 15yrs and another 4yrs back.But now both the caps (joint cap) is gone and there is infection below one tooth. Please advise.
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If the (RCT)Root canal treated tooth has an infection below, then re-RCT has to be done, followed by capping.
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Re root canal treatment will be required.
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Consult a dentist, you might have to go for ReRCT for the infected tooth followed by fabrication of new crown/bridge. Regards
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You can consult endodontist for retreatment of failing tooth, get it restored, fix new crowns.
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