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PROBLEMS THAT CAN OCCUR
Sometimes a problem develops even though you have tried to be careful.
Give help whenever you can. If you are not able to help, refer the person
to a doctor or dentist as soon as possible.
Broken Roots
If you can see the root, try to remove it. If you leave a broken root inside the
bone, it can start an infection.
Removing a broken UPPER root. Use your straight elevator. Slide the
blade along the wall of the socket until it meets the broken root.
1. Force the blade between
the root and the socket.
2. Move the root away
from the socket wall.
3. Move the root further
until it is loose.
4. Grab the loose root and
pull it out.
Removing a broken LOWER root. Use a straight elevator (or a curved
elevator if you have one). If the broken root is from a molar tooth, slide the
blade into the socket beside the broken root.
1. Break away the bone between
the root and the blade.
2. Force the blade between
the root and the socket.
3. Move the root away
from the socket wall.
4. Grab the loose root and
pull it out.
Warning: It is better to leave a small broken root inside the socket.
In a week or so, it will loosen itself and be easier to remove.