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Question: I had a root canal and crown done on #9 in July of 2008. Six months later a sore spot developed about 1/4 inch above the edge of the gum line, just about even with the bottom of the left nostril. The dentist that did the work cut the gum open to reveal a hole in the bone, but no infection. Tests rev . . .
Answer: It is not a good idea to delay the extraction of the tooth. The longer the infection is there, the more bone is lost and the less likely an ideal outcome with the implant will be reached. However, if necessary for financial reasons, the extraction can be done and then the implant delayed. A temporar . . .
Ask an Expert: Ed McGlumphy DDS, MS, Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implants
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Answer: It is not a good idea to delay the extraction of the tooth. The longer the infection is there, the more bone is lost and the less likely an ideal outcome with the implant will be reached. However, if necessary for financial reasons, the extraction can be done and then the implant delayed. A temporar . . .
Ask an Expert: Ed McGlumphy DDS, MS, Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Implants
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