How should persistent canal exudation be assessed before obturation?
What should dentists do when a root canal will not dry?
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Dr. Rockson SamuelGeneral Dentistry, Implant Dentistry & Digital Dentistry·Persistent fluid is a diagnostic signal. Reassess working length, anatomy, apical disease and possible procedural or structural causes.
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Do not repeatedly obturate through uncontrolled exudation merely to complete the visit.
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Purulence or swelling may require drainage and assessment for systemic involvement; antibiotics are not routine for local fluid alone.
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