Friday, December 30, 2022

Questions to Ask During Root Canal Treatment

Questions to Ask During Root Canal Treatment


Is Root Canal Very Painful?

With recent advances in technology and skills Root canal treatment over the years have become relatively painless procedure. Patient cooperation has increased because of that and procedure is completed in a single visit on most occasions.

What should I eat after root canal treatment?

You can eat any thing from that particular side. Usually doctor advises to avoid chewing hard from the treated side. Once the crown is cemented after the root canal you can resume chewing hard stuff as well.

How can i avoid the need for root canal treatment in the future?

You can avoid root canal only through preventive check ups once a year. There might be small cavities building up in the teeth which need physical and radiological examination and can be treated.

Can RCT be done in one sitting?

With all the recent advances, root canal be done in single visit. Earlier 3 to 4 visits were required but in today’s era patient and doctor both prefer single visit RCT.

What is the best type of crowns suggested for root canal treatment?

Zirconia crowns are considered good after root canal treatment considering their strength and colour matching ability. However doctor advise should be followed as every tooth condition is different.

What are the success rates of root canal treatment?

According to literature, RCT offers 85 to 90% success rate. Tooth condition vary so actual success rate depends upon the condition of tooth. Good quality RCT has a average shelf life of 8 to 10 years.



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