Rashmi Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hello All, My 3 yr old kid hit his front tooth couple of weeks ago. Now it is turning grey. So our dentist suggested a procedure similar to root canal to keep the milk teeth intact till permanent teeth comes out. Please share your experience if any one with cochlear implant has come across root canal treatment . I guess it requires drilling tooth with electrical equipment. Does it affects implant or processor in any way? Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/4856-root-canal-treatment-for-cochlear-implantees/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted October 15, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 I am sorry to hear of your child’s accident. @MED-EL Moderator Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/4856-root-canal-treatment-for-cochlear-implantees/#findComment-31816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MED-EL Moderator Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Hi @Rashmi, sorry to hear about your child's accident. I will check with our experts here at HQ and will get back to you asap. Kind regards, Verena Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/4856-root-canal-treatment-for-cochlear-implantees/#findComment-31823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashmi Posted October 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sure..Thank you @MED-EL Moderator Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/4856-root-canal-treatment-for-cochlear-implantees/#findComment-31825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MED-EL Moderator Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Hi @Rashmi If it is a standard root treatment, "just" drilling out/cleaning out/sealing the root channel and as long as no electrical currents are passing the body (e.g. no monopolar electrocautery) there are no contraindications for this treatment. Please check our information on medical procedures as well and share them with your dentist: https://www.medel.com/important-safety-information The audio processor should be taken off for the duration of the treatment. All the best for your child! Kind regards, Verena Mary Beth and Jewel 2 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/4856-root-canal-treatment-for-cochlear-implantees/#findComment-31876 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rashmi Posted October 17, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 Thanks so much 👍. MED-EL Moderator 1 Quote Link to comment https://forum.hearpeers.com/topic/4856-root-canal-treatment-for-cochlear-implantees/#findComment-31877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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