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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 - pusing after apicectomy

Expert: Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD - 11/8/2009

Question
Hi,
I am from india, i came here for my graduation, before coming to here i had undergone a apicectomy on my chin for lower front teeth.It happened 3 months back, all these three months no problem but now i observed pus is forming at the place of operation. can u help me what antibiotics i have to use to control the pus and stop it completely. Right now i am not using any medicines.
please help me.

Answer
No. You need to have the area examined and radiographed by a competent endodontist, and most likely you will need to have the surgery performed correctly. Clearly something is wrong. Antibiotics do not "cure" anything. You need to have the cause removed or the infection will persist.

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