Possible Root Canal Rod is Exposed 
goldnfire41
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The chipped tooth that I wanted to get looked at may have lost some more tooth . I also have the feeling that it was a tooth that may have had root canal treatment before . I suspect that the metal rod that was in the tooth has become exposed as I can feel with my tounge and finger that it may be this . Should I arrange to see Dentist asap ? Shall I get it removed? They may ask for me to get another root canal, should I refuse ? From all the advice about root canals maybe i should refuse. If they remove this rod , what can be done? most of this tooth has gone and only this rod and some of tooth is there .Shall I get them to just fill it with composite?? I can feel a pulse after i prod this part of tooth . Please help with advice.
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- Re: Possible Root Canal Rod is Expos... rokybird
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This is a reply to # 1,323,306Sometimes root canals are filled with mercury, though usually they are filled with guta percha which is some kind of rubber like material. You need to find a good non mercury dentist to examine the tooth and give you advice.
- Re: Possible Root Canal Rod is Expos... StratRebel
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This is a reply to # 1,323,665Mercury has not been used in root canals for decades.
With the post exposed, I would suggest removing the tooth. Chances are there is not much left of the tooth to restore if the post is exposed, and while it can be saved, its usually not worth the effort. An extraction and implant is sometimes cheaper and much more predictable than saving a badly broken down tooth.
Since you are having symptoms (pulsating tooth) I would have it removed as soon as you can.- Re: Possible Root Canal Rod is Expos... goldnfire41
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This is a reply to # 1,324,279Thankyou for the responses! I have gone to have it looked at , under the camera it is not as I thought, (That the rods are exposed, is not so ) I have a vauge memory about this tooth being worked on . I thought since it had a crown ?If crown must be root canal treated?? Right? It had been done with some alternative substance ( I forget what substance they put there) they placed a large white enamel piece there? (Oh what would they have put there?) I remember telling that dentist that I wanted it as Amalgam free and metal free as possible .
Anyway under the camera I think it showed that the crown had been split in half leaving only a small part of the tooth; that part felt like the rods i was thinking was there .There appeared to be a mass of dark patch at the root of the tooth . I asked if they can fix it , and was told that nothing could be done; but that I had to have it out. They also said that they will cut away at the bone to extract it out . They have given me a large quote the only thing now is that since leaving the dentist most of what is there has become extremely loose and has swiveled and twisted at an acute angel ( it is almost out; just hanging by one corner in the gum ) .I feel like pulling it out myself , there is still some tissue that is attached and I hope it just comes out soon by itself . I don't want them to cut into the bone so I will wait a bit and hopefully it will make its way out . It is a little tender but I can feel that last bit is attached to the gum .I am slowly prying it out . Any advice on pulling a tooth out ? What do they mean by surgically cutting away the bone ? They cut away some of the jaw bone?
Grateful for your insights!
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- Re: Possible Root Canal Rod is Expos... StratRebel
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This is a reply to # 1,324,305"I thought since it had a crown ?If crown must be root canal treated?? Right? "
No, many times a tooth can be crowned without needing a root canal.
"Oh what would they have put there?"
Most likely a composite filling if it wasn't a crown.
"Any advice on pulling a tooth out?"
While it might sound self-serving, I would not pull it out yourself. The chance of infection (not to mention pain) is too great.
"What do they mean by surgically cutting away the bone ? They cut away some of the jaw bone?"
Depends, "hollistic" or traditional dentist?
"Hollistic" dentist might be talking about cavitation, which is an unfounded way for them to charge a lot more money for the same amount of work. I have seen no evidence to support their claims.
A traditional dentist:
Depends on what the scenario is. Usually its multiple curved roots that are easier to remove separately instead of taking out the entire tooth at once. If this is the case, it will be easier, faster, and less traumatic to remove some bone between the roots (minor amounts).
Any other need to remove bone does not seem to apply in the scenario you have given.
Most importantly, I would ask what exactly they need to do so you understand what is going on and why. If they are unable or unwilling to give you the information you need, I would find another dentist.
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- Re: Possible Root Canal Rod is Expos... goldnfire41
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This is a reply to # 1,324,327Thanks StratRebel
'Any other need to remove bone does not seem to apply in the scenario you have given.'
So according to your understanding; from what I have told you , they should'nt have 'bone removal' to pull out this tooth ?
It seems you are saying that they can pull out the tooth and to charge extra, they say something else technical such as 'bone removal' . Where as in fact it is just extracting the tooth .
What is cavitation ?
How do I know I am going to a "hollistic" or traditional dentist?
Under traditional dentist you say ;"Usually its multiple curved roots that are easier to remove separately instead of taking out the entire tooth at once."
How many roots are in a tooth? TWO?
What you are saying is, that this method is done over a period of time ?
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- Re: Possible Root Canal Rod is Expos... StratRebel
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This is a reply to # 1,324,379"So according to your understanding; from what I have told you , they should'nt have 'bone removal' to pull out this tooth ?"
It depends, I cannot say without your xrays and clinical exam if bone removal is necessary. As I mentioned, a lot of times its just a "surgical" extraction, which only means that they will use other methods to take out the tooth to lower trauma and speed up healing.
ASK your dentist exactly what they mean. Ask them what they plan on doing. If you do not know everything thats going on to your satisfaction, ASK or switch dentists.
"What is cavitation? How do I know I am going to a "hollistic" or traditional dentist?"
If your dentist does not advertise himself as a "hollistic or biologic" dentist, they are traditional. Cavitation is an unsupported problem many "hollistic" dentists bring up for various reasons, unless that word was used during your visit, I would not give it a second thought.
"How many roots are in a tooth? TWO?"
Depends on the tooth. Front teeth have one root (canine to canine). Premolars have 1-2 roots. Lower molars have 2 roots. Upper molars have 3 roots.
"What you are saying is, that this method is done over a period of time?"
What I mean is the time you are in the dental chair. All methods are done in the same visit. However, by removing minor amounts of bone, a dentist can sometimes extract a tooth in much less time than if they don't remove bone, this also increases healing and decreases post-op pain. (example: difference between 30 minutes and 15 minutes)
I would ask your dentist exactly what he means by "remove bone" and WHY. A good dentist will answer your questions until you are satisfied (to a point). As with anything involving your body, GET INFORMATION before you have something done....it is your body afterall. If the dentist will not answer your questions, find another dentist.
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