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Endodontic Retreatment

With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Endodontic Retreatment may be needed.

Improper healing may be caused by:

  • Curved or narrow canals that were not treated during the initial treatment.
  • Complicated canals that went undetected during the initial treatment.
  • The crown or restoration was not placed within the appropriate amount of time following the procedure.
  • The crown or restoration that did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth.

In some cases, new problems can influence a tooth that was successfully treated:

  • New decay can expose a root canal filling material, causing infection.
  • A cracked or loose filling or crown can expose the tooth to new infection.

Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, an Endodontist will reopen your tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. This restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal and the canal will be cleaned and carefully examined. Once cleaned, the canals will be sealed, and a temporary filling placed in the tooth. You will then return to your general dentist to have a permanent restoration placed.

Contact Carson Endodontics with any questions. Call (757) 942-8737

 

 

American Association of Endodontists (AAE): Endodontic Retreatment Explained

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