What is the success rate for endodontic treatment?
Success rates are in the 92 to 95% range. Factors that may limit the success are the presence of lateral canals or irregularities in the root canal system that are difficult to thoroughly clean, cracks in the tooth that permit contamination from the outside of the tooth, a root canal tooth that is not promptly restored by your general dentist, periodontal disease, and a lack or proper hygiene. These limiting factors are infrequent and the majority of endodontically treated teeth remain comfortable and functional for a long time.
