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Top 2 photos:   Tooth # 3 which had repeated periodontal abcesses.    Fracture of the MB root is clearly visible.

Bottom 2 photos:  the MB root has been resected.  On right you see the MB canal which had been obturated with gutta percha. It will need to be closed with resin.

A composite graft was placed itho the residual defect to regenerate as much bone as possible.  The flaps are sutured for primary closure.  Also shown is the pre op radiograph>