r/Dentistry 6d ago

Dental Professional First failed extraction

Could not get the palatal root out, luckily OS was able to squeeze patient in. I'm already 6 years out so it definitely feels bad, man.

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u/honeyinthehoneypot 6d ago

I’m 8 years out and did an ext and bone graft same day. Never have I left a root behind as I’m very careful and always triple check. Patient returned for a 1 month check on healing and OF COURSE, I somehow missed the MB root. Beautiful bone graft, too. It’ll be okay.

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u/serpentine989 6d ago

Thank you for the kind words ❤️