Single Visit Root Canal Treatment

It’s an age-old practice but is gaining more popularity in recent times.

It’s a process of completing the entire root canal procedure in a single appointment in contrast to the conventional 3-4 appointments.

Advantages:

Lesser contamination
Lesser bacterial regrowth
Hassle-free appointments and less number of visits.

When is it advisable

Uncomplicated vital or non-vital teeth
Trauma to the front tooth where esthetics is of concern
Patients with physical disabilities who cannot come for multiple visits

When is it not advisable

Cases with procedural difficulties
Severe infection where pus is not draining out
Re-treatment for a tooth that already underwent root canal therapy