A Root Canal re-Treatment is a procedure to heal periapical lesion that may have been caused by a previous external Root Canal Treatment
Reasons
• Pain syndrome aches
• Exacerbation of pain when chewing food or moving the jaw
• Swelling and darkening of the gums
• Swelling of facial tissues
• There may be a rise in body temperature and sleep disturbances
· Increased mobility of the tooth. Formation of spaces between the teeth
Stages
• Root canal retreatment can take from two to four visits
• Anesthesia
• Removal of the old filling material from the crown part of the tooth or pin if they are present
• Removal of the old root canal filling from the root canals, careful mechanical processing, washing (using special antiseptic solution) and measuring the length of the root canals (using apex locator)
• Ultrasonic activation (Acteon) of root canals with their subsequent filling (temporary or permeant)
• X-ray quality control
• Installation of temporary or permanent filling material
• The restoration of the destroyed crown of the tooth can be also be done with ceramic patch (overlay)
Results
• Withdrawal of severe pain syndrome
• Elimination of the infectious focus
• Elimination of the inflammatory process
• Restoration of the function of the affected tooth
• Prevention of complications
• Full comfort in the mouth while eating, sleeping and wakefulness
• Beautiful and healthy teeth
Recommendations
• Possible discomfort after anesthesia on the upper jaw numbness can last up to 2 hours, on the lower jaw up to 4 hours
• If after anesthesia the sensitivity of any area is not completely restored, it is necessary to consult a doctor
• There may be a slight aching in the tooth and discomfort when biting within 7 days. This is normal. We recommend to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (by choice and recommendation of a doctor).
• Do not eat for 2 hours. This is the time for hardening the temporary seal
• You can not warm your cheek in the area of a sick tooth or pick out a temporary seal
• In the case of retreatment of the tooth, antibiotics are sometimes is necessary