Sometimes, root canal therapy does not work as expected. The root-canaled tooth might fail to heal properly or a patient might feel complications that threaten the prognosis of the tooth. Redo of the root canal means the removal of the previous metal or porcelain crown and packing material, the cleansing of the root canals, and the re-packing and redoing the dental crown of the tooth. In short, root canal retreatment is almost identical to the original treatment, aside from the structural removal. The rate of success for a root canal redo runs at around 75 percent. At Doctors Network, we realize the value of having access to an experienced endodontist, so we have made it extremely simple to request an appointment with a local root canal specialist.
Root canal therapies and re-dos are a better solution than tooth extraction for Brooklyn patients. If a tooth has a solid surface, good bone support, and healthy gums surrounding it, it has a reasonable chance of being restored. Choosing root canal redo in Brooklyn, NY is most likely far less expensive than the alternatives. Creating aesthetically pleasing prosthetic teeth through bridgework is much more expensive than keeping the original tooth. They also need maintenance and appear less natural than a “real” tooth.
Why is a root canal re-do needed?Though the prospect of more endodontic therapy cannot be pleasant, root canal re-do is fairly straightforward. In general, the entire treatment can be completed in less than 3 appointments.
There are multiple reasons why root canal therapy fails, including:
- Delay in getting a dental crown following the root canal.
- Curved or narrow canals not cleaned during the original treatment.
- Cracked crown leaking filling material.
- New carious lesion on the tooth.
- New fracture in the treated tooth.
- Undetected root canal structures.
- Saliva penetrating the tooth crown.
If you suspect these dental issues, please don’t procrastinate. Visit Doctors Network to find out your treatment options for an infected tooth.
The first challenge in root canal redo is to gain access to the inner tooth. If a post and crown are in place, they will need to be removed.
Then, core build-up material and any obstructions that block the root canals have to be removed. This excavation is performed with the help of an ultrasonic drill. The upside of using this dental handpiece is that any unwanted material is vibrated loose. Small instruments will be used to clean and shape the root canals. Digital X-rays may be used to make sure that the rot canals are clean. If this part of the treatment proves to be complex, medicated material will be applied, and the rest of the steps can be completed at the following appointment.
When the dentist knows that the root canals are completely free of bacteria, gutta-percha filling is used to pack the space. This rubbery material hermetically seals the root canals to prevent bacterial invasion. Finally, a provisional filling is put on the tooth. At a later visit, the custom-made permanent crown will be delivered.
If you need to get a root canal redo, please contact 1st Impression Dental in Brooklyn or its founder Dr. Shahin.
