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Re-root Canal Treatment

Sometimes a tooth needs a second chance. If your old root canal is acting up, a Re-root Canal Treatment can resolve the issue. We'll meticulously clean and reseal the tooth, giving it a new lease on life and protecting your smile.

A Second Chance to Save Your Tooth

Re-root canal treatmentis a specialized procedure used to treat a tooth that has previously undergone root canal therapy but didn’t heal properly or became reinfected. This can happen months or even years after the initial treatment due to new decay, a loose filling or crown, or complex root anatomy that wasn’t fully cleaned the first time.

At Saphire Dent clinic, the process involves carefully reopening the tooth, removing the old filling material, and thoroughly disinfecting the root canals. Once cleaned, the canals are re-sealed to eliminate infection and restore the tooth’s health. This advanced approach gives your tooth a renewed chance to heal and function properly—without the need for extraction.

Why a Root Canal Might Need to be Redone

A root canal is a highly successful procedure, but sometimes a tooth that has been treated before may not heal properly or could become infected again. When you visit our Saphire Dent dental clinic, our expert dentists in can identify the cause during your routine dental checkup. This can happen for several reasons:

Persistent Infection:Even after the initial procedure, bacteria can survive inside the tooth or re-enter through a new cavity, leading to continued pain and inflammation
Complex Anatomy:The initial treatment may have missed a very narrow or unusually shaped canal. Root canals have complex anatomy, and if any area isn't thoroughly cleaned and sealed, it can become a source of new infection.
New Damage:A tooth that has already had a root canal can still get a new cavity or a fracture. This new damage can expose the treated canals to bacteria, causing the tooth to become reinfected.

Working Process

The Retreatment Procedure: What to Expect

When a root canal needs to be redone, the process is a bit more involved than the first time. Here’s a breakdown of the steps:

Reopening the Tooth

We'll start by reopening the tooth, carefully removing the existing crown or filling material to access the root canals

Removing the Old Material

We will then remove the old filling material and meticulously clean and disinfect the entire canal system to eliminate any bacteria

Reshaping and Refilling

Once the canals are clean, we will reshape them and fill the space with a new, sterile material to ensure a complete and lasting seal

Sealing and Restoring

A new, temporary or permanent filling will be placed to close the tooth. In many cases, a new crown is also needed to protect the tooth from future damage

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