Root canal retreatment

Not every root canal treatment is a complete success, but that does not mean the tooth must be extracted. Re-treatment, performed under magnification and with modern diagnostics, gives the tooth a real second chance.

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Repeat root canal treatment (retreatment) at Mabel Clinic

Free consultation

Diagnostics and a treatment plan with no obligations.

Painless treatment

Effective anesthesia and comfort at every stage of the visit.

Post-treatment care

Clear recommendations, follow-up checks, and constant contact with the clinic.

When is a retreatment, i.e. repeat root canal treatment, needed?

An indication for retreatment is persistent or recurrent inflammation of a root-canal-treated tooth: pain when biting, swelling, a gum fistula, or a periapical lesion visible on an X-ray. The cause is often leaky canal filling, missed extra canals, or re-infection after the tooth restoration loses its tightness.

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When is a retreatment, i.e. repeat root canal treatment, needed?

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When is a retreatment, i.e. repeat root canal treatment, needed?

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How retreatment is carried out at Mabel Clinic

We plan the treatment based on accurate radiological diagnostics. Under anaesthetic and using a rubber dam, we remove the old material from the root canals, locate any previously missed canals, thoroughly disinfect the entire area, and tightly seal it. Working under magnification allows us to preserve the maximum amount of healthy tissue. Retreatment usually requires one or two longer visits, and the key to success is patience and precision.

Prognosis and further reconstruction of the tooth

In most cases, a correctly performed root canal retreatment allows the tooth to be preserved and the inflammatory lesions to heal, which we confirm on follow-up X-rays. After the treatment is completed, we tightly restore the tooth, often using a glass fibre post or a crown. If retreatment is not possible, we discuss alternatives, including root end resection.

Prognosis and further reconstruction of the tooth

Prognosis and further reconstruction of the tooth

Frequently Asked Questions

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Other treatments in this category

Composite fillings

Aesthetic restorations of carious cavities using composite material, colour-matched so that the filling is virtually invisible against the natural tooth.

Aesthetic fillings of anterior teeth

Precise, layered restoration of teeth in the smile zone, recreating the natural colour, translucency and individual shape of each tooth.

Aesthetic restoration of broken teeth

Restoration of a chipped or broken tooth with composite material, restoring its natural appearance and full function during eating and speaking.

Glass fiber posts

Strengthening of the tooth after root canal treatment with a glass fibre post, which provides a durable foundation for subsequent composite reconstruction or a crown.

Primary root canal treatment

Painless treatment of the infected tooth pulp under anaesthetic, allowing you to keep your own tooth and avoid extraction.