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What To Do For Performing Root Canal Procedure When Having Clacified Canal?

I am a 66 year old female. My family dentist sent me to an endodonist for a root canal procedure. The endodonist couldn't complete the procedure because my canals were calcified. He wants to try again, and I have an appointment on March 22nd.

Should I keep this appointment, or would this be a waste of time to continue. Is it usual that he will be successful in getting through the calcified area the second try. My gums were very sore after the first try,and now are better. If I do keep this second appointment, how long should I give him to work in my mouth, before we give up, and move on to another solution.

Thank you for your time.

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posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query.
The calcified canals in the root canal can be treated if it is partially calcified. If it is completely calcified then the root canal treatment cannot be done. Nothing to worry if it is completely calcified, because chances of this tooth getting infected is very less. If it is asymptomatic we can just leave it like that. If they are attempting to treat a partially calcified canal it take little more extra time than normal RCT. It might take 40 min to 1 hour. I hope my answer will help you, take care.
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Dentist,  Dr. Darmi's  Response
Hello.
Calcified canals are normal. Its takes some more time than normal for calcified canals but it does transform as a normal rct afterwards. you should definitely go with your second appointment.
yet you can reconsult for further queries.
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Dentist,  Dr. Bibhu Dutt Nanda's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM forun,
I would like you to know that calcification of canals is just like stones blocking the pavement , making it difficult to clean and fill the canals.
Calcified canals usually take longer appointments to complete the root canal treatment.
I will advise you to be patient and trust your endodontist as he is the specialist.
Ideally 1.5 - 2 hrs is the amount of time for completing treatment of calcified canals....but it depends on each case.
Kindly go ahead with your dental appointment.
I wish you best of luck and Good health.
Take care
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What To Do For Performing Root Canal Procedure When Having Clacified Canal?

Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The calcified canals in the root canal can be treated if it is partially calcified. If it is completely calcified then the root canal treatment cannot be done. Nothing to worry if it is completely calcified, because chances of this tooth getting infected is very less. If it is asymptomatic we can just leave it like that. If they are attempting to treat a partially calcified canal it take little more extra time than normal RCT. It might take 40 min to 1 hour. I hope my answer will help you, take care.