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Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD

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Expertise

I can answer your questions about root canal therapy in general. PLEASE DO NOT ask me to diagnose your particular problems or recommend treatment as I cannot do this without examining you and seeing your x-rays.

Experience in the area

I am a Board-certified endodontist, former university department Chairman, teach dental residents, and have a private practice.

Organizations

ADA, AAE, ICD, AAOM, FDI, AMSUS, AAOB

Publications

J of Endodontics, Endodontics and Dental Traumatology, O,O,O, Military Medicine, Medical Bulletin, J of Dental Education

Education/Credentials

DDS, MS (Oral Biology), certificate in Endodontics

Awards and Honors

Surgeon General's "A" Designator, Fellowship ICD, Order of Military Medical Merit

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  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 1317
  • Volunteer Since 2001-02-08
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Recent Answers from Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD

2009-11-06 Repeat Apicectomy:

I would have no way of evaluating the chance of success of your surgery. If you have had multiple failures on a simple tooth like that, it is likely that either the root is cracked or that you may need

2009-11-05 Root Canal:

Gray or black discoloration is caused by the pulp ("nerve") dying and disintegrating inside your hollow tooth. It is the hemin in the blood that causes the discoloration. This material is removed as part

2009-10-16 molars teeth feel uncomfortable:

Although you do not specify, if it is your lower molar, you may have had some nerve damage during the extraction. This is unfortunately not uncommon. Normal sensation may return anywhere from weeks to

2009-10-14 extremely nervous about upcoming root canal:

a. I don't know why crown lengthening, which is a periodontal procedure would affect the pulp of your tooth. The pain may simply be from that surgery. I also don't understand why she didn't finish the

2009-10-13 Fail root canal twice in same tooth:

There is not really any way for you to know whether or not apical surgery is indicated unless you are an endodontist. What you need is to consult one. There are bizarre symptoms that can be the result

 

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