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An oral fracture can occur for many reasons facial trauma, accidentally bumping your face into something, biting down on a hard object, or other unfortunate incidents. We understand how much discomfort this can cause, and around 60% of patients of our Islamabad clinic wonder if a Root canal treatment is a good option for a broken tooth.
In this blog, we’ll share what our endodontist recommends: is a root canal required for a pulp-involved tooth crack, or can it also be used to treat a minor crack? Let’s find out.
Quick Facts:
| Treatment Type | Non-Surgical procedure |
| Procedure time | 30 minutes to 1 hour |
| Recovery time | 2 – 4 weeks |
| Longevity time | Decades to even a lifetime |
| Pain Intensity | Minimal to moderate |
| Cost | 19,999 – 44,999 PKR |
How Broken Tooth Affect the Tooth Pulp?
In the teeth, there is a deep tissue that is a passage through which blood vessels (pulpal vessels) and nerves leave and exit, and these blood vessels nourish the teeth, so any injury or trauma to the teeth that can penetrate deep into the tooth pulp can lead to blood vessel inflammation or nerve damage, and that will eventually damage the root canal.
Can we consider root Canal therapy for Fractured Teeth?
Root canal treatment depends upon the severity of damage to the teeth. Let us assure you that a professional endodontist can help answer this question. They will assess the extent of your tooth injury.
- They will first identify the area and the extent of damage
- If there are minimal cracks and it does not affect the tooth pulp, it can be treated by simple non-essential cosmetic treatments.
- But if the injury has penetrated deeply into the tooth canal, then it requires endodontic treatment to save the tooth
Are you a Suitable Candidate or Not?
| Suitable candidate if you have: | Not suitable if you have : |
| Severe pain in the teeth | Excess Tooth loss |
| Swollen or tender Gums | Underlying Gum disease |
| Hot/Cold Temperature Sensitivity | Diabetes |
| Chipped/broken teeth | Chronic infection |
Before and After of Root Canal Therapy:
95% of our patients have completed treatment and regained their healthy smiles through endodontic therapy. The following remarks were provided by our customers
- They have gained their natural tooth health
- They can bite sharply without getting pain
- No more sensitivity to hot /cold compresses
- Haven’t had any bacterial infection after
- Crowning after RCT has further made it stronger
How can Injured Teeth be Protected by a Root Canal?
Minimal cracks can often be treated with dental bonding or a crown. However, if the tooth damage has penetrated the pulp, the most effective treatment is root canal therapy. The primary goal of this procedure is to prevent bacteria from entering the inner layers of the tooth and causing infection.
During the treatment, the dentist will remove the infected or damaged pulp, clean the root canal thoroughly, and then seal it with an adhesive material to prevent further damage or infection. This consists of the following steps.
Tooth Examination:
- Our dentists will undergo assessment by using X ray technology or other instrumentation to see the extent of damage to the teeth
- In this step, they will identify whether to perform emergency root canal or just use simple cosmetic crowning for minimal cracks
Pulp Extraction:
- The dentist will then numb your teeth and gums by using mild anaesthesia, and fortunately, you will undergo a painless procedure.
- In the next step, your infected and injured pulp will be removed from the root with the help of a “barbed broach” instrument
Cleansing of Root Canal System:
- After all the debris and discarded pulp have been removed now the root canal will be disinfected with the help of scales and disinfectant solution.
- With the help of the apex locator, we can see much extent of root canal needs cleaning and filling up.
Filling and Sealing:
- After that, they will use a cosmetic cement to hold the post in place to prevent any opening for bacteria to enter
- Then they will add the filling bio-adhesive and crown to close and seal it so that the tooth structure can stay intact.
Treatment Cost:
The cost of a root canal in Islamabad clinics depends on various factors like
- Clinic’s ranking and reputation
- Skills and expertise of dentists
- Number of sessions
- Tooth location (incisors are less expensive than molars)
- Other procedures required
Our clinic offers comprehensive dental care with certified, experienced professionals, all at affordable prices. We charge between PKR 20,000 – 45,000 for treatment.
Get your slot now!
Let’s get you all set and ready to regain your bright smile at Glamorous Aesthetic Clinic in Islamabad! Receive expert root canal treatment from our skilled doctors and professionals, and enjoy access to all our top-notch facilities. Just put your trust in us, we’ve got you covered. Book your appointment now!
