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Do I Have An Infected Jaw Bone?
Hi My question is I have an infected Jaw Bone due to a bottom molar that's had the roots removed and a temp filing put in , unfortunately the tooth has hooked roots so will need to surgical be removed , I have gone to my gp who gave me Augmentumtin Duo 500mg will I have to wait until I finsh the course before I have the tooth removed .
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
hello thanks for consulting at hcm..hooked roots r called dilaceration, and may be u infection of periapical region, hence augmentin,,so take all the medicine and then get the extraction done,,take an iopa radiograph,, consult ur oral surgeon for treatment,, hope it helps,,tc
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