There is no best remedy for tooth stumps, the specific need to adopt the appropriate method according to the actual situation of the individual, commonly used methods include the extraction of the root of the tooth, but also some can be retained for root canal treatment or restorative treatment.
1. Retaining the stump: X-ray examination of the stump of the tooth, if the apical inflammation is relatively mild, the condition around the gums is good, there is no serious loosening of the teeth, you can retain the root of the tooth for related treatments, for example, you can do root canal treatment to remove the pulp and the nerve of the tooth, and then carry out a fixed bridge restoration or porcelain tooth repair.
2. Extraction of the root: dental stumps to the hospital for X-ray examination if the root is too loose, the length of less than 5mm or the existence of serious periapical lesions and broken root surface below the subgingival 2mm, you can remove the stump of the decay is not clean.
Dental stumps are recommended to actively go to the relevant departments of regular hospitals, a clear diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to adopt a reasonable treatment program.