Root Canal Treatment
Treatment for infection within the tooth

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To prevent or reverse infection of badly damaged and decayed teeth, it may be necessary to carry out a root canal treatment. Though possessed of a fearsome reputation, the procedure is now well understood and produces excellent long lasting results with minimal discomfort.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Tiny canals in your tooth become infected and can cause quite severe pain. The purpose of a root canal is to save a badly infected tooth. If not performed extraction of the tooth is commonly required. The infected canals are cleared then filled. It is quite common for the tooth to require a crown or a filling.

You might need a root canal if one or more of your teeth have become infected and there is severe damage to the pulp of your tooth.

Things to look out for include:

• Although simple root canals can be performed by a general dentist, more complex root canals (such as those on your rear teeth) may require a specialised Endodontist.
• Commonly a root canal treatment will require a crown as well. Be aware of this potential additional cost
• Hugh advances in root canals have been made over the last decade,  so make sure your dentist is up to date

What is the procedure like?

The tooth has small canals filled with what is known as pulp: these reach right down into its root. The tooth’s canals may become infected and the pulp within them is first removed in a procedure referred to as a pulpotomy. The canals are then temporarily filled with an alkaline paste and the tooth is left to settle during which time the paste thoroughly disinfects the tooth.

A second appointment about a week afterwards is necessary to complete the procedure. The pulpotomy should remove any discomfort related to infection within the tooth. In the follow up the temporary paste is removed. The canals are filled with an inert material and the tooth should be given a protective crown to protect the work. The procedure is spread over two or more dental visits.

What affects the price?

• The dentist selected
• If a specialized endodontic is required
• The position on of the tooth
• The type of crown required (if any)

Price Comparison

Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow table gives some indicative costs for root canals across the world:

Dentists in Croatia
Save yourself up to 70% on cosmetic dentistry in Croatia

Croatia is a new destination for the dental tourism market with much to offer in terms of cost and quality of patient care. Prices for dental treatments such as implants, cosmetic procedures, restorative and prosthetic dentistry are much less than many Western Europe countries.

Our three most popular dental clinics are:

Dentists in Croatia – Destinations

Croatia has a great variety of destinations with historic cities and towns by the sea. Easy-jet and Ryanair have direct flights into several airports and travellers also have the option of flying into nearby Italian cities, like Venice, for even greater choice.

Dentists in Croatia – Getting A Quote

Want to see just how much you can save? It’s simple, fast, and FREE! You just pick a clinic by clicking on the "View" button, and if you like what you see hit the "Contact" button and choose what treatment you’re looking for. If you’re not sure which clinic to pick, why not read some patient reviews of Dentists in Croatia? by clicking on the "Reviews" links on the left of the page.

Dentists in Croatia – Prices

You can save over £1,000 / €1,500 on a single dental implant by travelling to Croatia for your dental treatment. Even though they have some of the most advanced dental clinics in Europe, dentists in Croatia can typically save you 50-70% on the cost of your dental treatment. To get a proper quote contact your choice of clinic from the list on the left.

Take a look at this guide to the average dental treatment costs in Croatia.

Dentists in Croatia - Additional Information

Croatian Dentists are trained to the same level as the rest of Europe. A standard 5 year programme is taught in both Croatia's dental schools. Qualified dentists are registered with the Croatian Dental Chamber - registration is mandatory. Dentists work in tandom with a trained nurse and both must re-apply for registration every 7 years. Registration is dependant on demonstrating a commitment to the ethical codes of practice and to continuing professional development.

There are 5 recognized dental specialties in Croatia: Oral Surgery, Orthodontics, Paedodontics, Prosthodontics and Oral Pathology.

Resources

Hrvatska stomatološka komora – Croatian Dental Chamber Kurelčeva 3, 10000 Zagreb,
Croatia.
tel: +385 1 488 6710
email: hsk@hsk.hr
website: www.hsk.hr