Treatment for infection within the tooth
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:
| $500 |
$600 |
$135 |
$105 |
$600 |
$145 |
$200 |
$180 |
| €375 |
€450 |
€100 |
€80 |
€450 |
€110 |
€150 |
€135 |
| £340 |
£410 |
£90 |
£75 |
£410 |
£100 |
£135 |
£120 |
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India has a vast dental workforce with over 6000 new graduates each year from its dental schools. Reciprocal agreements for recognition of dental qualifications with the UK, Australia and New Zealand demonstrate the high standards represented within the Indian dentistry profession.
Benefits of Dentistry in India
The widespread use of English, especially by university graduates, allows an ease of communication for many, unrivalled by other low cost dentistry destinations.
Low costs in India are supported not only by diminished overheads on staff and rental but also by India's own buoyant medical equipment and materials manufacturing sector. These products are regulated under the same APLAC requirements that are used in Australia, Japan and the U.S.
Education
India has over 120 dental schools monitored by the Indian Dental Council. The cirriculum is 5 years - similar to a U.S or European training.
Dentists in India - Additional Information
Organizations
The Indian Dental Council is responsible for maintaining standards of dental education within the country. It also sets the ethical standards that dentists must adhere to in their practice. The Council is represented in each state and the local branches hold the register of dentists within the state.
The Indian Dental Association is the professional grouping of dentists within India - Members must be registered dentists under the Indian Dentists’ Act 1948. The Association's website provides a search facility to locate/verify its members.
Resources
Indian Dental Council
website: http://www.dciindia.org/
Indian Dental Association
website: http://www.ida.org.in/
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