Retreatment of a Carrier Obturation Failure - Case Studies

Is carrier obturation an appropriate method for root canal obturation?

Case: Patient presented with recurrent swelling and pain 13 years after having had root canal treatment

Patient: 40-year-old male in excellent health

Chief Complaint: lingering pain

Dental History: The patient presented with swelling and a deep ache for the previous 6 days. Root canal treatment had been performed 13 years earlier. The discomfort level was described as moderate.

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