If you ever had a toothache, you know that enjoying food with an infected tooth is almost impossible. One option to treat an infected tooth is a root canal. However, sometimes a root canal fails to work as expected. The treated tooth might remain infected or a patient might experience post-root-canal discomforts that jeopardize the prognosis of the tooth. Redo of the root canal means the removal of the existing crown and root canal filling material, the recleaning and shaping of the root canals, and the redoing the root fillings and re-crowning of the tooth. In short, the redo of a root canal is similar to the first root canal procedure, aside from the gutta-percha and crown removal. The success for a root canal redo runs at about 75%. At Doctors Network, we understand the value of having a skilled endodontist, so we have made it extremely simple to find and book an appointment with a local root canal specialist.
Root canal therapies and retreatments are a better solution than tooth extraction for most Brooklyn patients. If a tooth has good bone support, a solid surface, and healthy gums beneath it, it stands a reasonable chance of being saved and restored. Choosing a root canal redo in Brooklyn, NY is most likely less expensive than alternative solutions. Dental implant placement and aesthetically pleasing bridgework are much more costly than working with the natural tooth. Additionally, they require maintenance and feel less aesthetically pleasing than a “natural” tooth.
Why is re-do of a root canal needed?Though the idea of more endodontic surgery is not pleasant, root canal redo is fairly simple. Generally, the whole treatment can be completed in less than 3 appointments.
There are several reasons why root canal therapy suddenly fails, including:
- Delay in the placement of restorative devices following the root canal treatment.
- Narrow canals not cleaned during the initial procedure.
- Broken dental crown leaking filling material.
- New caries on the tooth.
- New fracture in the tooth.
- Complex root canal structures.
- Saliva leaking into the restorative structure.
If you experience these dental issues, please do not wait. Visit Doctors Network and find dental professionals who can help you enjoy your food again.
The initial step in root canal redo is to gain access to the pulp chamber. If a crown or gold post is present, they will need to be removed.
Next, filling material and obstructions that are on the root canals will be removed. The removal is conducted using an ultrasonic drill. The advantage of using this instrument is that any unwanted material is loosened easily. Small files will then be used to clean and reshape the infected root canals. Dental X-rays may be used to ensure that the roots are completely clean. If this part of the treatment proves to be challenging, medicated agents will be applied, and the remaining steps can be performed at the following appointment.
When the dentist knows that the canals are completely clean, gutta-percha filling is used to fill them. This rubbery material hermetically seals the root canals to prevent the regrowth of bacteria. Lastly, a temporary crown or filling is placed on the tooth. At a later visit, the custom-made permanent crown will be placed.
If you need to get a root canal redo in Brooklyn, NY, or its neighborhoods such as Crown Heights, Fort Greene, or Park Slope, please contact 1st Impression Dental, or its director Dr. Pooria Shahin DDS.
