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Question:
I have been told that #24 has resorption and will have to be removed. I have two questions. In your one FAQ regarding resorption, you mention that my calcium hydroxide should be "... placed deep enough in the root canal to have a therapeutic effect". My periodontist did not mention this option.
I was told that I can get a bridge or an implant. What does the calcium hydroxide offer? Also, after reading the online literature, this condition appears to be linked to a loss of calcium. Would taking calcium supplements help the condition? The bottom line is that I would like to try alternatives to losing a tooth. ...John in GA
Answer:
You need to see an endodontist, not periodontist. The calcium hydroxide is
used to stimulate bone formation and calm the resorption. The resorptive
process is due more to an immune system response than it is to calcium deficiency. Your body thinks of the tooth as a foreign object, possibly
because it may have been infected as a result of trauma or cavities. An
endodontist should be able to help you unless the resorption is severe.
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