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Re-root Canal Treatment

A root canal re-treatment is indicated when the previously root canal treatment was not successful due to faulty root canal procedures or if the infection has not subsided for an extended period, re-infection due to complicated root anatomy, new infection due to salivary contamination or fractured tooth, inadequate periapical healing, etc. The root canal is opened again along with removing the previous restoration by an endodontist and thoroughly cleaned and shaped. The root canal procedure is again repeated.

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What is the treatment for a pus-filled pimple at the site of my flap surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had a root canal treatment done on the lower left side second molar about four to five years back by an endodontist. Two years after the treatment, the ceramic crown came off and was replaced by a metallic crown. Recently, I had a pus pimple under that tooth ...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The infection is due to the improperly done root canal of the mesial root of that tooth. Flap surgery was done needlessly.The treatments possible are: 1. Frequently, what the dentist would do after such a problem is to extract that tooth. 2. Go to an endodontist and r...  Read Full »

Is re-RCT necessary for treating pain in an RCT-treated tooth?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old male. I had a root canal treatment five years back. Since the last two days, I have severe pain in the same tooth. Irrespective of a cold or hot sensation, the pain was constant. My dentist has prescribed Oflox OZ and Meftal forte for five days and advised re-RCT. Pl...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is an infection in one of the roots of the tooth, which needs a retreatment. You can see it as a black circle surrounding the apex of the posterior root. There is no option but to undergo r...  Read Full »

RCT was finished shorter than the apical length due to pain. Is apicoectomy advisable?

Query: Hello doctor, I got my front (upper 12 probably) tooth RCT done six months ago. The RCT was short because I experienced acute pain beyond that point. RCT is about 1.8 mm short. He then suggested getting apicoectomy because RCT was incomplete. From a second opinion, the other doctor recommended a re...  Read Full »


Dr. Himayoon Majeed Mir

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have been through your query, and I can understand your concern. Endodontic treatment for any tooth when it is not completely done like in your case it is short. It might be that you cannot feel pain or have any other discomfort. But it is highly susceptible to th...  Read Full »

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