PROCEDURES

Root canal treatment is completed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection, and save the natural tooth.

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Endodontic retreatment is necessary if the tooth hasn’t responded favorably after initial treatment.

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Occasionally, a nonsurgical root canal procedure alone cannot save the tooth. Apical microsurgery is performed to treat an abscess or infection and save the tooth.

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CBCT (Cone beam computed technology) or 3D imaging is used to determine the anatomy of the canal system prior to starting treatment.

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