Lower-right molar, #30. Emergency root canal about 4 years ago. The tooth has continued to be problematic, requiring Amoxicillin shortly after the initial RC. A gum fistula appeared about two cleanings ago(1 year), with the most recent one being the 2nd, my dentist prescribed Amoxicillin again, requested a CareStream CT, then follow-up with the Endo.
My dentist said the infamous words about "saving the tooth", highly praising the referred Endo. Based on readings within this forum, I am confident that it will be a tooth extraction, bone growth packing, and implant. My first implant(right-side, #31) went perfectly. But because this one has been so troublesome, I am very, very, very hesitant to take any actions because of feared results. Thoughts are welcome.