With the development of improved technologies in the field of endodontics, multiple visits for root canal treatment have given way to single visits, saving the patient and the dentist time and money. With single-visit root canal treatment, root canal cleaning, shaping, disinfection, and filling can all be completed in one visit.
Apollo dental clinic, Jabalpur has the most up-to-date tools and cutting-edge technology to give patients a wide range of effective care. Visit Apollo dental, Jabalpur to know more about the procedure.
Why is Single-Visit RCT recommended?
Typically, single-visit RCT is recommended for the following reasons:
- Important teeth that aren't difficult and simply have a surface infection.
- Specially abled patients who are unable to bear multiple visits.
- As part of an extensive oral rehabilitation regimen.
- Front teeth that need immediate prosthetic restoration for cosmetic reasons due to fracture.
Request an appointment at Apollo Dental, Jabalpur. Call 1800 1020 288 to book an appointment.
Who can perform Single-Visit RCT?
An endodontist (also known as a root canal dentist) and a general dentist possess a high level of expertise in conducting root canal treatments.
The single-visit RCT is a straightforward process that takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete. One to two weeks after the procedure, the patient fully recovers. Reach out to the dental doctor near you to know about the time required for the procedure and recovery.
How is Single-Visit RCT conducted?
Single-visit RCT is conducted in the following steps:
- Firstly the patient is given anasthesia.
- After this, an opening or hole is made using a crown through a pulp chamber.
- Next, the length of the root canals is measured.
- Then, the unhealthy pulp is removed.
- After this, canals are shaped, cleaned, and expanded.
- Next, canals are filled and sealed with a temporary filling.
- For structural support or to hold back restoration materials, a metal post may be installed.
What are the benefits of Single-Visit RCT?
The benefits of single-visit RCT are:
- Patients are saved from pain and discomfort that typically occurs in multiple visits.
- Patients who are worried about aesthetics can receive an immediate temporary prosthetic crown after a single visit for a root canal.
- In a single visit root canal, there are no chances of flare-ups mid-treatment.
Conclusion
Thanks to constantly advancing endodontic technology, lengthy root canal procedures have been made simpler through the use of single-visit RCTs, saving both the patient and the dentist time and money. A single-visit RCT is an effective procedure to regain the functionality of the tooth. Visit a dental specialist near you to learn more about the procedure.
Request an appointment at Apollo Dental, Jabalpur. Call 1800 1020 288 to book an appointment
The number of appointments needed will depend on the severity of the infection in your tooth. On average, a root canal takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Since root canal treatment is a minimally invasive procedure it is barely painful.
The approximate cost of root canal treatment per tooth is between INR 4000 and 5500 (USD 56 and EURO 50-69).
