With the appropriate care, your teeth that have had endodontic treatment will last as long as other natural teeth. Yet, a tooth that has received treatment may fail to heal or pain may continue to exist. Sometimes, the pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, Endodontic Retreatment may be needed.
Advanced Dental Techniques provides dentistry services to Wayne, Franklin Lakes, Kinnelon, Montville, Oakland and Pompton Lakes, NJ. Dr. Breiterman has extensive training and experience in cosmetic dentistry, TMJ disorders, dental implants and full mouth reconstruction.
Whether you are seeking a full cosmetic makeover, preventive dentistry, or restorative dentistry - we want to make sure your teeth and gums are as healthy as possible.
Improper healing may be caused by:
Curved or narrow canals not treated during the initial treatment.
Complicated canals went undetected during the initial treatment.
The crown or restoration was not placed within the appropriate amount of time following the procedure.
The crown or restoration did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth.
In some cases, new problems can influence a tooth that was successfully treated:
New decay can expose a root canal filling material, causing infection.
A cracked or loose filling or crown can expose the tooth to new infection.
Once retreatment has been selected as a solution to your problem, the tooth will be reopened to gain access to the root canal filling material. The restorative material will be removed to enable access to the root canal. The tooth will be carefully examined and retreated.
Dr. Laurence C. Breiterman: Cosmetic and Restorative Dentist | 1211 Hamburg Turnpike Suite 305, Wayne, New Jersey 07470 | (973) 694-2835