Referred Case: Pre extraction X-ray: Showing tooth 25 with advanced decay
X-ray shows root tip fracture & displaced to sinus.
Root retrieved from Sinus by Caldwell Luc approach. Hooked tip being the reason for
difficult removal
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Infection evident on X-ray of root treated tooth that has had a post & crown
Apicectomy & Retrograde filling to eliminate infection without affecting post & crown
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Presenting on going difficulties with 21,11 after RCT - 3 years repeated swelling
and purulent infection with draining fistula. Coronal temps in situ. Pre-op X-ray.
Post-op apicectomy - same day. Surgery revealed both apices Exposed (no bone), 21GP
in soft tissue! (well overextended). Xenograft placed (biooss collagen)