Root Canal Treatment

When is a root canal treatment necessary?

When decay penetrates so deep into the tooth that the dental nerve (pulp) becomes inflamed or dies, there is no way around a root canal treatment. Without treatment, the bacteria continue to spread, cause severe pain and endanger the whole tooth. Early treatment can prevent this!

Root Canal Treatment Procedure – Step by Step

How does a root canal treatment work? Here is a simple explanation:

1. AnaestheticWe make sure you feel no pain during the treatment.
2. Removal of the infected tissueWe open the tooth and remove the inflamed or dead nerve tissue from the root canals.
3. Cleaning & disinfectionThe canals are cleaned with special solutions and freed of bacteria.
4. Root fillingWe seal the canals bacteria-tight with a special material to prevent re-infection.
5. Restoring the toothFinally, the tooth is stabilised, usually with a filling or a crown.

Depending on the tooth and the degree of infection, the whole treatment may take one or several sessions.

Root Canal Treatment & Pain – Is the Treatment Uncomfortable?

The good news: thanks to modern anaesthetic methods, a root canal treatment is generally painless today! Many patients report that they feel hardly anything – just a slight sensation of pressure. If mild discomfort occurs after the treatment, it can be well controlled with painkillers.

If you are afraid of the treatment, just talk to us! We take time for you and explain everything calmly.

Specialists for a Precise Root Canal Treatment

Preparing root canals with up to five canals and sharp curves requires special expertise and the utmost precision from the dentist. Experts such as Prof. F. Wine (USA) and Prof. L. Tronstadt (Norway) have developed scientific insights and special techniques over decades that make a painless and successful root canal treatment possible. These modern procedures take more time, but lead to long-term and predictable treatment success, which is why they are also used in our practice in Krefeld.

Modern Techniques for Successful Endodontics

An effective root canal treatment relies on special techniques and aids:

• Rubber dam (rubber membrane)Protects the root canals from germs being carried in from the mouth and minimises the risk of inflammation.
• Finest instruments & filling materialsSpecially developed tools allow optimal cleaning and filling even of complicated canal shapes.
• Sterilisation in real timeInstruments are sterilised several times during the treatment to ensure germ-free working.
• Operating microscope with up to 64x magnificationSpecialists such as Dr Elka Heimann-Langner use high-resolution magnification techniques to identify, clean and seal even the finest side canals bacteria-tight with synthetic resin.

Thanks to these modern endodontic techniques, a tooth can be saved in 90% of cases – even if there are already signs of inflammation at the root. Problem teeth that continue to cause pain after a conventional root canal treatment can also be saved by an endodontic revision.

Root Canal Treatment Costs – What to Expect

The cost of a root canal treatment depends on various factors:

• Which teeth are affected?Front teeth are usually easier to treat than molars.
• How complicated are the root canals?The more canals, the more complex the treatment.
• Is additional treatment needed?For example, a special disinfection or a crown.

Statutory health insurance covers the cost of a standard root canal treatment if the tooth can be saved. Higher-quality procedures such as treatment under the operating microscope or special filling materials may incur additional costs. I will discuss all the options with you beforehand, so that there are no surprises!

Root Canal Treatment in Krefeld

The thought of a root canal treatment unsettles many patients. That is perfectly natural! At the ZahnFine dental practice in Krefeld, we work with the most modern technology, plenty of experience and one clear aim: to save your tooth and make a painless treatment possible for you!

Do you have any more questions? Or would you like to book an appointment? Then call us or come straight to our practice at Ostwall 57!