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Is it better to extract the root of a lateral incisor tooth or leave as it is?

  • 25-02-2024 10:37AM
    #1
    Walk1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭


    I would like to know if it is better to extract the root of my lateral incisor right tooth which is broken or to leave it as it is because it does not hurt me because the nerve of this tooth was removed several years ago when a decay was repaired and I read that when the root of a tooth is extracted there is always the risk that the adjacent teeth are damaged.

    Hence, I would like to know if it is worthwhile to take this risk



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  • #2
    Walk1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭Walk1


    English is not my first language so I am worried if I ask this question to my dentist because he may not understand me properly and it is why I ask this question in writing in this forum



  • #3
    Walk1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭Walk1


    In case I use a bridge to cover my right lateral incisor tooth which is broken, I would like to know if I extract the root of this broken tooth the bridge will last longer.

    In particular I would like to know if the bridge will be inserted in the hole left by the extraction of this tooth and as a consequence there is less risk that the bridge will fall in the future



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