Why would a second root canal be needed?
There are several reasons that a tooth may not heal after initial root canal therapy. For starters, the anatomic structure of the tooth’s canal system can make treatment difficult; narrow or curved canals may go undetected. Next, tooth trauma can cause the root to fracture, which can cause an infection or cyst. Finally, new decay can expose the root canal filling material to bacteria and cause a new infection. This can be the result of a loose, cracked or broken crown or filling. What happens during retreatment? With root canal retreatment, Dr. Bohning or Dr. Vedros gently reopens the canals and removes the infection. They then sterilize and refill the canals. In many cases, restorative materials such as crowns and posts need to be removed in order get to the root canal. Dr. Bohning and Dr. Vedros will always try to preserve the original crown, if possible. If they determine that your existing crown is sealing and functioning properly, they will drill a small hole in the crown that can
