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The first dentist screwed up if the procedure has to be repeated on the same tooth. Talk to the dentist and if necessary, a lawyer.
Not true. The Long-Term success rate for initial root canal treatment will vary from 80-95%. (Any dental or medical procedure is not 100% predictable in the long-term, eg dental implants). In the 5-20% of teeth where root canal treatment is unsuccessful, retreatment may be needed. It does NOT necessarily mean that the dentist "screwed up"
Retreatment involves drilling another hole in the tooth or crown, removing all the old filling material, cleaning, disinfecting, and placing a new root canal filling. Almost all dentists will refer you to an Endodontist for retreatment cases.
What else can I help you with?
What is the alternative to a root canal?
The only alternative to performing a root canal procedure is to extract the diseased tooth.
Can a general anaesthethic be given to patient for root canal procedure?
Yes root canal procedure can be done under general anaesthesia in certain conditions where patient is highly uncooperative for the procedure.
Is the Panama Canal close to the root canal?
The Panama Canal is in Panama, about 1600 miles from the southernmost border of the United States.A root canal is a dental procedure, not a canal.
Do you get stitches when you get a root canal?
Stitches are not typically required for a standard root canal procedure. A root canal is a non-surgical treatment that focuses on the inside of the tooth. However, stitches may be needed if a separate surgical procedure is performed on the gums.
Can a root canal procedure affect another t tooth?
no.
What is ADA procedure code 3330?
D3330 is a molar root canal
What is the insurance coding used when applying MTAD in root canal procedure?
MTAD is just an irrgiant using during the endodontic procedure. There would be no code for it, it was just be included in the root canal fee and code.
How many dentist visits are generally required for a complete root canal procedure and crown?
This differs by the severity of your problem. In most cases, it only take 1 to 2 visits for a complete root canal procedure.
Can you get dry socket from a root canal?
No. By definition, a 'dry socket' is a painful condition that occurs following a tooth extraction, not a root canal. That is not to say that you cannot have pain following a root canal. You can, particularly if the tooth was acutely infected at the time of the root canal, or if the root canal is incomplete. You should consult with the dentist who performed the procedure and follow his/her recommendations.
Is it normal to have swelling in the face and gum 4 days after a root canal procedure?
The root canal is a dental procedure which is used to repair damaged teeth. Sometimes it takes a few days for recovery, but if you are having serious pain or swelling after root canal treatment, then contact your dentist as soon as possible to schedule next appointment.
Where can I find more information on root canal?
The information you would like to find regarding root canals can we found at http://www.medicinenet.com/root_canal/article.htm. Here they explain why a root canal is benefical, as well as all complications and costs of undergoing a root canal procedure.
What does route canal mean?
There is no such thing as a route canal. However, there's a root canal which is a dental procedure in which the infected part of a tooth is replaced with an inert material.
