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I had molar tooth extraction. The tooth broke during extraction and root is remaining. Is it compulsory to remove the root as it will need surgical extraction. I have no issue with that broken tooth currently.
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Yes go for ext.
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it's better to remove that root part as it may cause infection.
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it will act as foreign body n keepbothering its better removed
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it depends upon many factors....when was your extraction...how many days ago...send the pic of that region if possible...also share x Ray if you have any...is there any swelling in gums...had you any history of gums swelling before extraction...
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