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Root Canal vs. Tooth Extraction: Pros and Cons
Root canal treatment preserves the natural tooth structure by removing infected or damaged tissue from within the tooth. Tooth extraction involves complete removal of the tooth from the socket, which can lead to loss of function and aesthetics. Root canal treatment allows for retention of the tooth's functionality, including chewing and speech, avoiding the need for replacement options like dental implants or bridges. Tooth extraction may be necessary in cases of severe damage, extensive decay, or when root canal treatment is not feasible.
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Dr. Ambika Sigadam
Endodontic Specialist Managing director, MDS Conquer Hospitals
Dr. Ambika completed her BDS from Sree Sai Dental College. She also did her MDS in Conservative Dentistry And Endodontics from Vishnu Dental College. She is PG university topper with Distinction She was Awarded as Best papers at PG and also stood as Meritorious PG,with 10th 3M meritorious PG Symposium.She trained More than 100 students for Clinical Root canal Therapy under Microscope and 14 batches of Apex clinical Training Program.She was Recently Awarded as Vaidya Ratna-2022. She is one of the best Emerging Root canal specialists from Times of India-2022. She Has 10 publications.
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- 9th-February-2024, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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Root canal treatment preserves the natural tooth structure by removing infected or damaged tissue from within the tooth. Tooth extraction involves complete removal of the tooth from the socket, which can lead to loss of function and aesthetics. Root canal treatment allows for retention of the tooth's functionality, including chewing and speech, avoiding the need for replacement options like dental implants or bridges. Tooth extraction may be necessary in cases of severe damage, extensive decay, or when root canal treatment is not feasible.
- 9th-February-2024, TIME : 5:00PM - 6:00PM
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Root canal treatment preserves the natural tooth structure by removing infected or damaged tissue from within the tooth. Tooth extraction involves complete removal of the tooth from the socket, which can lead to loss of function and aesthetics. Root canal treatment allows for retention of the tooth's functionality, including chewing and speech, avoiding the need for replacement options like dental implants or bridges. Tooth extraction may be necessary in cases of severe damage, extensive decay, or when root canal treatment is not feasible.