Treatment at a Glance
Treatment Type
Anaesthetic
Pre-Treatment Care
Recovery Time
What is Re-Root Canal Treatment?
A tooth that has been root treated can last many years, particularly if it has been appropriately restored following root canal treatment with either a filling or crown. Although on occasion, teeth can fail to heal or become infected and painful again. In this instance, a re-root canal treatment is recommended to give the tooth a second chance.
The Treatment Process
Consultation & Examination
During your consultation our dentist will examine the tooth that previously had root canal treatment and take X-rays to confirm if the infection has returned.
Access Opening
Once local anaesthetic has been administered and the area has been numbed, the dentist will make a small opening in the top of the tooth, where the previous root canal was performed.
Cleaning the Root Canals
The previous root filling is removed to allow any infected parts of the canals to be accessed and cleaned. Any other issues, such as missed and blocked canals or broken instruments are looked after at this stage.
Once the root canals have been located, small files are used to clean and shape them together with copiously rinsing with disinfectants to remove any bacteria. If the cleaning and shaping of canals takes more than one visit, the tooth is dressed using an antibacterial paste within the canals and a temporary filling is placed.
Filling the Root Canal
Once the root canals are as clean as possible, they are filled and covered to protect bacteria from re-entering. In some cases, the tooth will need to be restored with a more permanent restoration, such as a crown or filling, to again prevent bacteria getting back in and causing the root treatment to fail.
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