Root canal retreatment cost in Karachi
What it costs to redo a failed root canal, against pulling the tooth.
The short answer
Re-treatment of a failed root canal is PKR 55,000. It costs more than a first root canal because it takes more visits, more specialised equipment and more materials. Most are finished over two visits.
Prices are given in writing before treatment begins. Rates are reviewed each year.
The prices
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Re-treatment of a failed root canalMost are finished over two visits. | PKR 55,000 |
| For comparison: implant with a crownNeeds at least three months for the bone to integrate, and often a bone graft as well. | from PKR 170,000 |
Why it costs more, and why it is usually still the cheaper choice
The first step is understanding what went wrong
History, examination and the investigations the case calls for, then a diagnosis and a plan presented to you before treatment starts.
Cone Beam CT where it is needed
An advanced technique and an essential aid in diagnosis. It is like a mini CT scan of the mouth, and it shows what small films cannot.
The microscope
Magnification up to 22-24×, depth perception for accurate placement, and lighting bright enough to light up the dark areas inside a tooth.
A 14-day dressing
The old root filling is removed, the canals are cleaned and disinfected, and an antibiotic dressing is placed for 14 days before the canals are filled.
Re-treatment against an implant
Re-treatment succeeds in 85 to 90% of cases and costs PKR 55,000. Keeping your own tooth is usually both the cheaper and the quicker answer where it is possible.
Common questions
Questions people ask about this treatment.
01Why is it more expensive to re-treat a failed root canal?
Because it takes more visits to complete, more specialised equipment is needed, and more materials are used than in a conventional root canal.
02What are the signs of a failed root canal?
Four things patients notice: pain on biting, swelling, pus discharge, and sudden severe pain.
03Is re-treatment better than pulling the tooth and having an implant?
Re-treatment succeeds in 85 to 90% of cases and costs PKR 55,000. An implant with a crown starts at PKR 170,000, needs at least three months for the bone to integrate, and often a bone graft as well. Keeping your own tooth is usually both the cheaper and the quicker answer where it is possible.
04How successful is root canal re-treatment?
85 to 90%.
The full treatment page, with the method, the equipment and the doctors’ own papers, is Failed Root Canal Re-treatment.
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