Re: apicoectomy

It's really impossible to say what's what without examining you. That being
said, I would assume that the crack in the tooth extended further than it
appeared to the eye. It could be a microscopic crack that is VERY hard to
diagnose. Also, if a piece of a root canal instrument broke off and is
lodged inside the canal, then it would be almost impossible to seal the
tooth; that's why they are recommending the apico. Will the apico
DEFINITELY solve your problem? No one can say for certain, but often, the
procedure does. The endodontist should be checking to see if there really
is a crack and base his treatment on that as well as other information he
will obtain. As far as a refund, I don't see why the dentist should provide
a refund, assuming he did the treatment properly. Dentistry -- and
medicine -- are not perfect sciences. Everyone is not the same, and what
will work for you may not work for me. There is not any way to guarantee a
treatment -- the dentist provides treatment at the standard of care and we
hope that things will work out; sometimes, they don't. Good luck, and I
hope the apico will take care of your problem once and for all, but no one
can be sure ahead of time, and if someone says they are sure, I'd be
suspicious.

<katelyn11@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1128668874.820224.290450@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi,
>
> I had root canal done by a dentist about 2 months ago (the second time;
> the first time was 3 months ago), but I continue to have sensitivity on
> that tooth. Now, the gum around that tooth is swollen with infection.
> My dentist referred me to see a endodontist who is recommending
> apicoectomy. According to my dentist, something broke at the tip of the
> root canal and got stuck in the curve line. According to the
> endodontist, this piece is why i am getting infection. Now, he made the
> diagnosis just based on what my dentist told him.
> I have two questions:
> 1. Do I really need an apicoectomy? I had root canal done twice for
> this tooth already, and I worry that apicoectomy is not going to solve
> the problem
> 2. Can I ask my dentist for a refund or credit to go toward the
> apicoectomy produce? Is this customary? The cost of apicoectomy is
> around $1300.
>
> Thank you for your help.
>


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