If your previous root canal has failed to heal or has developed new problems, another root canal procedure, called a Re-treatment or Re-root canal, allows you a second chance at saving your tooth.
Root canal treatment has an extremely high success rate of 90-95%. Occasionally, root canal treatment fails to heal or the pain continues.
This can happen few weeks or even years after successful
treatment.
If your previous root canal has failed to heal or has developed new problems, another root canal procedure, called a Re-treatment or Re-root canal, allows you a second chance at saving your tooth.
Endodontic re-treatment involves reopening your tooth to clean, sanitize and reshape the chamber and canals in order to save your tooth.
Looking for painless root canal treatment near me? At our clinic, we specialize in providing a comfortable and stress-free experience with advanced techniques that minimize discomfort. Our dedicated team focuses on ensuring your procedure is as smooth and pain-free as possible, so you can leave with a healthier smile and peace of mind.
Retreatment is usually more challenging, so many dentists refer patients needing retreatment to endodontists (Root canal specialists).
Endodontists have three additional years of training after graduation in order to specialize in the treatment of tooth pain and root canals. No one is more qualified to perform these procedures than an endodontist.
The head dentist at Dentaris – Dr. Nihar Thakkar is an endodontist, so you can feel confident knowing you are getting the best possible care.
We take the time to thoroughly assess the risk factors in every case. When needed, we use 3D imaging (CBCT scans) & dental microscope to evaluate and determine the best treatment option for your specific needs.
Re-treatment is required when the previous root canal treatment fails.
Root canals usually fail when the original treatment does not remove all the infection or the tooth becomes
infected again.
Sometimes, it is possible that your tooth won’t heal as expected even after properly done root canal
treatment.
This could be because of a variety of reasons, including:
A new problem can also put a successfully treated tooth at risk, such as:
Some patients show no symptoms of a failed root canal, while others’ symptoms may look different than they did before the first root canal. You may recognize the symptoms of infection, such as pain in the root canal treated tooth, pimples on the gum or swelling.
Because root canal failure can sometimes be hard to see with the naked eyes, X-rays can help us diagnose and treat a failed root canal.
Some patients show no symptoms of a failed root canal, while others’ symptoms may look different than they did before the first root canal. You may recognize the symptoms of infection, such as pain in the root canal treated tooth, pimples on the gum or swelling.
Because root canal failure can sometimes be hard to see with the naked eyes, X-rays can help us diagnose and treat a failed root canal.
The success rate of retreatment or re-root canal procedure is similar to that of the original root canal but slightly lower. It ranges from 80% to 88%. Following your dentist’s instructions after the procedure helps to reduce your risk of failure.
Treatment options will vary depending on the severity of the infection & the amount of intact tooth structure that is left.
1) Endodontic surgery – Apicoectomy (Root end resection)
This surgery involves making an incision to allow access to the tip of the root. Endodontic surgery may also be recommended in conjunction with retreatment or as an alternative.
2) Extraction
Many times, the extracted tooth must then be replaced with an
No matter how effective tooth replacements are – nothing is as good as your own natural tooth. The payoff for choosing retreatment could be a healthy, functioning natural tooth for many years to come.
Just like root canal treatment, endodontic re-treatment involves opening your tooth to clean, sanitize and reshape the chamber and canals in order to save your tooth.
However, re-treatment has a few extra steps and usually requires more than two visits.
Additional steps include: