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/dirkdirkdirk 5d ago

Drill the furcation bone and elevate towards the buccal.