What it means when your Brooklyn dentist says “a failing root canal” is that sometimes, a tooth that had a root canal treatment gets re-infected. The treated tooth might fail to heal or a patient might experience post-operative pains that jeopardize the prognosis of the tooth. Root canal retreatment would require the sectioning and removing of the existing porcelain or metal crown and packing material, the cleaning and shaping of the root canals, and the re-filling and redoing the dental crown of the tooth. In short, the redo of a root canal is very similar to the first root canal therapy, not considering the structural removal. The rate of success for a root canal retreatment runs at around 75 percent. At Doctors Network, we get the value of having a skilled endodontist, so we have made it very simple to find a local root canal specialist.
Root canal treatments and re-dos are a better option than tooth removal for Brooklyn individuals. If a tooth has healthy gums around it, good bone support, and a solid surface, it stands a reasonable chance of being restored. Getting root canal retreatment in Brooklyn, NY is most likely less expensive than alternative solutions. Creating aesthetic prosthetic teeth with tooth implants is much more expensive than working with a real tooth. They also need maintenance and feel less natural than a “real” tooth.
When is root canal retreatment needed?
Though the idea of more endodontic surgery might not be pleasant, root canal redo is fairly straightforward. Typically, the whole treatment can be completed in less than 3 visits.
There are several reasons why root canal treatment fails, including:
- Delay in the restoring the tooth following the procedure.
- Curved canals not cleaned during the initial procedure.
- Cracked dental crown leaking filling material.
- New decay to the tooth.
- New crack in the treated tooth.
- Undetected canal structures.
- Saliva entering the restoration.
If you suspect these dental issues, please do not wait. Visit Doctors Network to search for the ideal dental specialist for yourself.
The first step in root canal redo is to access the inner tooth. If a post and crown have been placed, they will need to be removed first.
Next, any filling material and any obstructions that are on the root canals have to be removed. This excavation is performed with the help of an ultrasonic handpiece. The upside of using this handpiece is that any filling material is loosened easily. Small dental files will be used to clean and widen the failing root canals. X-rays may be used to confirm that the roots are thoroughly clean. If this part proves to be difficult, medicated CaOH will be applied, and the remaining steps can be completed at the next appointment.
When the dentist knows that the canals are completely sterile, gutta-percha filling is used to fill the preparations. This special material hermetically seals the canals to prevent re-infection. Lastly, a provisional crown is used to seal the tooth. At a later visit, the custom-fabricated permanent crown will be placed.
If you are needing a dentist for infection-related gum issues, contact 1st Impression Dental, or its director Dr. Pooria Shahin DDS
