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About Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD
Expertise
I can answer your questions about root canal therapy in general. PLEASE DO NOT ask me to diagnose your particular problems or recommend treatment as I cannot do this without examining you and seeing your x-rays.

Experience
I am a Board-certified endodontist, former university department Chairman, teach dental residents, and have a private practice.

Organizations
ADA, AAE, ICD, AAOM, FDI, AMSUS, AAOB

Publications
J of Endodontics, Endodontics and Dental Traumatology, O,O,O, Military Medicine, Medical Bulletin, J of Dental Education

Education/Credentials
DDS, MS (Oral Biology), certificate in Endodontics

Awards and Honors
Surgeon General's "A" Designator, Fellowship ICD, Order of Military Medical Merit

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Dentistry - Repeat Apicectomy

Expert: Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD - 11/6/2009

Question
I had a repeat Apicectomy (eights days back) on my right inscisor and Canine as I developed a cyst at the root tip after the first surgery that was done post a failed root canal treatment. I dont have any pain, but i feel a slight discomfort as there is some numbness near the nose area and i find it odd to talk :). Is this a normal condition post the surgery? how successful do you think will be this repeat Apicectomy?

thanks,
Kavitha

Answer
I would have no way of evaluating the chance of success of your surgery. If you have had multiple failures on a simple tooth like that, it is likely that either the root is cracked or that you may need to see a different dentist. Altered sensation in a recently surgerized area is normal.

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