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Chronic Abscess #9: Root Canal Unsuccessful at 4 Weeks

Dr. Nudera walks through a challenging anterior case in which a necrotic tooth (#9) with a chronic apical abscess failed to resolve after an otherwise straightforward root canal treatment. When both sinus tracts remained unchanged at the 4-week follow-up, the case shifted from routine to complex — prompting a critical reassessment of next steps.

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