What your Brooklyn dentist probably didn’t tell you is that 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 of 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 the 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 seek the ideal dental specialist for yourself.
The first challenge in root canal redo is to gain access to the pulp chamber. If a gold post and crown are in place, they will be removed first.
Next, any filling material and any obstructions that cover the root canals will be removed. This excavation is usually performed utilizing an ultrasonic handpiece. The advantage of using this dental handpiece is that any unwanted material is vibrated loose. Tiny files will then be used to clean and widen the infected root canals. Dental X-rays may be used to confirm that the roots are clean. If this step of the treatment proves to be difficult, medicated agents will be applied, and the remaining procedures can be performed at the following visit.
When the dentist knows that the canals are completely sterile, gutta-percha filling is used to pack them. This rubbery material seals the canals to prevent the regrowth of bacteria. Lastly, a provisional filling is used to seal the tooth. At a later date, the color-matched permanent crown will be cemented.
If you need to repair a failing or infected root canal, ask 1st Impression Dental, or its founder Dr. Pooria Shahin DDS.
