Assessment: A thorough examination, often with X-rays, to determine the cause of the issue.
Opening the Tooth: To gain access to the canals, the present crown or filling is taken out.
Cleaning the Canals: Carefully cleaning, reshaping, and disinfecting the canals is done.
Refilling and Sealing: To stop reinfection, a fresh filling is applied and the tooth is sealed again.
Restoration: To keep the tooth safe, a fresh crown or filling is applied.Benefits of Root Canal Retreatment
- Tooth Preservation: Avoids the need for extraction and replacement.
- Pain Relief: Eliminates infection and associated discomfort.
- Improved Oral Health: Protects neighboring teeth from potential infection.
- Cost-effective: Less intrusive and costly than alternatives for tooth replacement.