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Hold on , I written that what you described in your first post fits cracked tooth (root). There seem to be far more to your case than what you written in the first post though.It definitely seems the root filling has cracked in my case which is worrying based on what you have set out.
Do I understand correctly that my case seems to fit the classic case of a cracked tooth?
Re scan results - indeed they written what you said they did. Must be a typo as it does not make sense.The word "dilemma" comes from Greek where "di" means two and "lemma" means premise. Refers usually to difficult choice between two undesirable options.
Often people seem to use this word mistakenly where "quandary" would fit better.0 -
What is worrying is that you ask brook2jack whether you definitely have cracked tooth - he has no way to know it and you not understanding it is what is worrying.The word "dilemma" comes from Greek where "di" means two and "lemma" means premise. Refers usually to difficult choice between two undesirable options.
Often people seem to use this word mistakenly where "quandary" would fit better.0 -
Hold on , I written that what you described in your first post fits cracked tooth (root). There seem to be far more to your case than what you written in the first post though.
Re scan results - indeed they written what you said they did. Must be a typo as it does not make sense.
I see - thanks.0 -
Why do I get the impression the two of you aren't exactly impartial? The root canal filling is fractured. I have seen x-ray images of that myself.0
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Why do I get the impression the two of you aren't exactly impartial? The root canal filling is fractured. I have seen x-ray images of that myself.
Just take a step back for a second Jason and think about what might be going on.
The root filling is a soft material in the middle of a hard structure (the root)
How can a soft filling in the middle of a hard cylinder fracture?
Imagine a thin glass rod with a hole down it's length. That 'tube' is then filled with rubber.
What force, or combination of forces could you bring to bear that would break the rubber but leave the glass rod intact?
That is waht you are saying has happened to your tooth if the root filling has 'fractured' but not the root itself.How to find a dentist.
1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.0 -
Toothsmith wrote: »Just take a step back for a second Jason and think about what might be going on.
The root filling is a soft material in the middle of a hard structure (the root)
How can a soft filling in the middle of a hard cylinder fracture?
Imagine a thin glass rod with a hole down it's length. That 'tube' is then filled with rubber.
What force, or combination of forces could you bring to bear that would break the rubber but leave the glass rod intact?
That is waht you are saying has happened to your tooth if the root filling has 'fractured' but not the root itself.
I see - thanks. I agree with you. However, what if the filling had a hairline crack in it before it was placed in the tooth albeit unlikely?
I suppose there is no way to know.
The problem I face is that if I extract the tooth I need to be 100% certain it has cracked irreparably.0 -
you can not place it in the first place if it was broken. They come in the form of rubber rods. Just to reitterate. A root filling can not crack or fracture.
They look like this .... http://www.sswhitedental.com/sites/default/files/ssw.gutta.png
http://dentsplymea.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/A022X.jpg0 -
you can not place it in the first place if it was broken. They come in the form of rubber rods. Just to reitterate. A root filling can not crack or fracture.
They look like this .... http://www.sswhitedental.com/sites/default/files/ssw.gutta.png
http://dentsplymea.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/A022X.jpg
Thanks. So what you are saying is that it is game over for the tooth unless one can excise the cracked root by way of apical surgery?0 -
without seeing your tooth i cant say anything. It would depend on lots of factors. Primarily where the fracture is and if it is horizontal or vertical. they do not allude to anything in your report.0
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