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What is Endodontic Retreatment?

April 26, 2017Endodontic retreatment

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What is Endodontic Retreatment?

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In few situations, however, complete healing may not occur. There may be new problems months or even years after the initial treatment. When this happens, it is sometimes possible for the endodontist to perform the treatment again with more successful results. This process is called retreatment.

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Retreatment is a term used to describe a procedure when a root canal has to be redone. The reason for retreatment is because germs or bacteria in the mouth have re-entered the tooth, usually due to decay. A patient may experience pain to biting or swelling. Sometimes, a patient may have no symptoms and your dentist sees something on the x-ray that shows a root canal has not healed and advises a patient to see a root canal specialist for an evaluation.