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Case 23


            In cases where the tooth had been initiated by another dentist,



            one would be concerned of the treatment outcome as the original



            canal shape may have been mutilated, however, as long as


            treatment protocol is followed and regular follow-ups are


            maintained, the operator will be able to learn from each case and



            improve over time




























                       (Fig 23A)                                  (Fig 23B)
                             #
                       Tooth  32 had been opened and              # 32  root  canal  treatment

                       drained by the referring dentist.          was  completed  in  one

                       Patient  reported  improvement             appointment  as  the  patient

                       in  symptoms,  however,  the               travels far for treatment.
                       abscess  remained.  Sinogram

                       with gutta percha suggested the

                       lesion did in fact originate from
                             #
                       tooth  32.

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