Root canal treatment abroad is a low-cost alternative to having RCT in the west.
The cost of RCT in the US ranges between $800 to $1,800 (not including a dental restoration following the procedure), while RCT abroad ranges between $100-$400.
The cost includes the procedure, medicaments, filling material, and surgical costs.
The cost of Root Canal Treatment varies depending on
The cost of Root canal for an uninfected front tooth will be lower than a back tooth.
COUNTRY | COST | COUNTRY | COST |
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United States | $1,500[2]Consumer Guide to dentistry Root Canal Procedure “The cost of a root canal procedure may range from $800 to $1,800, and the cost of the post and core procedure to strengthen the tooth is approximately $260 to $360, not including the cost of a crown restoration..” View in Article |
Colombia | $190 |
Canada | $1,500 | Costa Rica | $400 |
Australia | $2,000 | Thailand | $400 |
New Zealand | $2,000 | Cambodia | $150 |
United Kingdom | $1,400 | Vietnam | $170 |
Mexico | $250 | India | $100 |
RCT is an endodontic treatment of the pulp (the soft tissue inside the root canal). It is done when pulp is swollen or infected.
An Endodontist and Restorative dentist is a Root Canal specialist.
However, RCT is a routine dental procedure. Even general dentists perform RCTs without a problem.
1. Anesthesia: The first step is to administer anesthesia to numb the affected tooth.
This will make the patient comfortable, and they will not feel any pain or pressure during the whole procedure.
2. Access Opening: Using an appropriate dental drill, the dentist makes an opening in the tooth crown to reach the pulp and free it of infection.
RCT Procedure
3. Filling: The canals are filled with a special filling, Gutta Percha. This is biologically acceptable. The filling is strong enough to last a lifetime.
4. Crown Placement: The final step is to place a dental crown over a root canal treated tooth.
Before RCT
After RCT and Crown
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Myth 1: Get an RCT only if you are in pain.
Pain is not the only indicator of an infected tooth. Sometimes, the tooth might show other signs, such as discoloration. An RCT may be required even when there is no pain.
The extent of infection will be evident once the dentist studies your X-rays properly. Sometimes, infection of the pulp occurs due to gum disease too.
Comparison | Filling | RCT |
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Indication | Infection is in dentin | Infection reached the pulp |
Cost | Inexpensive | Expensive. |
Invasiveness | Non-invasive | Invasive. |
Time taken | 1 day | 1-3 sittings (1 -5 days) |
Myth 2: RCT is a painful procedure.
In dentistry, pain management is no longer a significant problem. There are numerous methods available to make the patient comfortable and pain-free.
Anesthesia is the first step of the protocol. An RCT is usually done under local anesthesia. A tooth or a part of your mouth is numbed.
In extremely anxious patients, conscious sedation can be done. This is a state where the patient is not completely asleep, but the pain sensation is gone entirely.
The whole purpose of an RCT is to eliminate the pain from a particular tooth, instead of causing it.
Myth 3: Tooth removal is a better option than RCT.
Sometimes tooth extraction is the only way of restoring good teeth. In such cases, the missing tooth is then replaced with an implant.
Below is how you choose between extraction and Root canal treatment.
Comparison | Extraction | RCT |
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Indication | When a tooth can’t be saved | When an infected tooth can be saved. |
Cost | Inexpensive initially | Expensive. |
Invasiveness | Invasive | Non invasive. |
Time taken | 1 day | 1-3 sittings (1 -5 days) |
Success | Need a replacement | Can last a lifetime! |
The amount of support, chewing efficiency and comfort you get with your natural teeth can’t be 100% replicated by any treatment option.
An often asked question is “What is the difference between Dental Implants and RCT?”
Comparison | Dental Implants | RCT |
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Indication |
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When an infected tooth can be saved. |
Cost | Expensive | Inexpensive. |
Invasiveness | Invasive | Non invasive. |
Time taken | 3-6 months | 1-3 sittings (1 -5 days) |
Success | Can last a lifetime! | Can last a lifetime! |
Myth 4: RCT is a very long process.
Depending upon the severity of the infection, the time taken for RCT can vary. Sometimes root canals are done even in a single sitting, and in other cases, it may take 2-3 sessions, spanning 3-5 days, to finish the process.
Myth 5: RCT decreases the lifespan of the tooth.
On the contrary, an RCT is done to increase the lifespan of the tooth. It is a very successful procedure, and with proper care can last a lifetime.[1]American Academy of Endodontists
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“With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last a lifetime…”
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