How Long Does It Take to Get a Root Canal?

How Long Does It Take to Get a Root Canal?

Many people who have had a root canal think it is a painful operation. Because of the inconvenience of several dentist appointments for a single root canal, some people may have found it exhausting. However, not all root canal procedures must be time-consuming and difficult. The criteria that determine the length of each appointment, as well as the number of appointments required to finish the operation, will be discussed in the sections below.

Root Canal Treatment in Two Visits

A two-visit root canal is the most common procedure used by endodontists. The patient is anaesthetized during the initial appointment, and the root canals are exposed, cleaned, and shaped using special needle-like equipment. Following that, medication is inserted in the canals based on the patient's symptoms and the severity of the bacterial infection. The medicine may be antibacterial or may aid in the dissolving of nerve tissue within the root canals.

The canals are filled with an inert material and sealed at the second session, which might take anywhere from 1-3 weeks after the first. This prevents bacterial infection of the sterile canals. After that, the tooth is rebuilt with a composite restoration that can bind to the tooth and provide it with extra strength. Capping the tooth is done later, at the patient's leisure, and is required in any root canal treated tooth.

Root Canal Treatment in a Single Visit

In some cases, the entire root canal operation can be completed in a single visit, with all of the same processes as a two-visit procedure. It may take a little longer to complete the process if the Endodontist sees fit to clean, shape, fill, and seal the tooth in one visit, but it can be done in one appointment.

Treatment for Root Canals in Multiple Visits

The abscess that has formed owing to the excess bacterial infection may necessitate numerous visits to clean the canal and eradicate the infection in rare circumstances where the tooth is particularly painful and the patient arrives with a swelling around the tooth. The steps are the same as in a two-visit root canal, with the exception that the root canal must be cleansed for a longer amount of time in order to thoroughly drain the abscess. At each visit, your Endodontist may place antibacterial medication in the tooth.

How does an endodontist choose a treatment plan?

Tenderness and swelling are the two most essential elements that determine how long a root canal takes. If both of these conditions exist, the Endodontist will schedule additional appointments. However, if the tooth's nerve tissue has been exposed as a result of a dental surgery or if the bacterial infection is limited to a small area of the tissue, the dentist can safely use a single visit or two-visit technique.

Are you interested in learning more about what to expect during a root canal in Aurangabad? Shinde Dental Care and Implant Center's Dr. Usha Shinde can help. If you'd like to schedule a consultation, please contact us and we'll be pleased to help you.