Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment is done when the tooth nerve is affected by deep tooth decay , crack, or any other cause leading to the death of the tooth from within. The treatment involves removing of the nerves and blood vessels from within the tooth and prevent bacterial growth within the tooth , eventually leasing to healing of any infected area at the tip the root. This treatment has a good success rate and most people who had RCT in a tooth are able to keep the tooth healthy and functional for decades to come.
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How long does it take for RCT to be done?
Usually RCT duration will depend on many factors, like number of root canals present in the tooth, and whether there is already infection or not. But usually the treatment needs 3 visits of about 40 to 60mins each over a period of couple of months.
Is crown necessary to be done after a RCT treatment ?
A crown is not necessary to be done on all the teeth after RCT, however back teeth (Posterior teeth as we dentists call them ) would usually need a crown fixed on top of the tooth to prevent it from fracturing in future.
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FAQs
Root canal treatment is necessary when the tooth is dying or already dead. The only options at this time, would be RCT or removal of the tooth.
Yes. Its absolutely safe to get RCT done.
RCT is known to have a success rate of over 95%. That means upto 5 people the RCT may fail in around few years.
No, there are many situations where a Crown may not be necessary. Its best to take advised at the time of RCT.
The tooth that underwent RCT remains viable in healthy gums and bone. Though the roots are devitalised from within, the tooth is still having blood supply and nerve supply from around. And hence a RCT tooth cannot be equated to a gangrene, which is non viable tissue and must be removed from our body to prevent infection.
If you don’t get RCT done in a tooth, that was originally advised to get one by your dentist, the tooth will eventually get infected and can cause pain and abscess sooner or later.
