The root canal cost has become more expensive nowadays. Obviously it effects the patient who is under treatment.
But what made it so costly.
Let us find answers for it and understand the reason behind it.
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WHAT IS ROOT CANAL PROCEDURE?
The root canal is a cleaning procedure, where the dentist removes the infected pulp. The process of removing the pulp requires special instruments called endodontic files. In simple words, an inert material will replace the infected root canal. This entire procedure requires a good number of visits.
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Earlier, the root canal treatment is a time taking procedure. But now we have many sophisticated endodontic instruments that have reduced the working time of a dentist. Further, they have improved the success rate and reduced failure rate of root canal procedure to a remarkable extent.
HOW MUCH DOES A ROOT CANAL COST
Root canal treatment for single teeth would cost around $500 to $1500, depending on the type of tooth involved and the infection status of the tooth. It usually takes 2-3 dental visits for completion of the root canal. But in case of severe infection, your dentist may call for extra appointments. In countries like India, the cost of root canal procedure ranges between Rs 3000 to Rs 5000.
The cost of a root canal can vary depending on insurance coverage. In countries like the US and UK, insurance coverage on dental treatments can reduce the payment burden on patients to some extent. Some insurance companies do cover total treatment costs, while others include a part of it.
The root canal cost in various scenarios is as follows
Root canal cost without insurance
- Ranges between $1000 to $1500
Root canal cost with insurance coverage
- Between $500 to $1000
**The prices mentioned here are only predictions and can change from place to place. For more accurate information on root-canal charges, contact your dentist.
WHY IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT SO EXPENSIVE?
Yes, nowadays, root canal treatment has become more expensive. But the reason behind this is due to the high investment prerequisite for a successful root canal procedure. Let me explain in simple words. Let us see a list of various modern instruments that have changed the pace of the root canal procedure.
ENDOMOTOR WITH HIGHLY FLEXIBLE FILES
Endo-motor is an asset to dentists. Earlier the entire procedure of root canal was done manually with hand, by the dentist. But with the advent of endomotor, the speed with which the whole process of root canal procedure is completing is remarkable. It is a GEARED, MOTOR DRIVEN HANDPIECE that removes infected pulp and enlarges the root canal. With the advent of new motor driven files with high flexibility, the fracture resistance of these instruments has improved, resulting in an increased percentage of successful root canal procedures.
DENTAL LOUPES
Finding the root canals is vital in a successful root canal procedure. Dental loupes are glasses equipped with magnifying lenses. They are used to magnify the working field for better workflow. Dentists prefer dental loupes for root canal procedure, as it helps in identifying the canals in teeth. They also aid in removing broken instruments within a canal, during the root canal procedure.
DENTAL MICROSCOPE
The dental microscope has redefined the concept of complex visualisation of the area of interest. The wide range of magnifications and adjustments provided by the present day endo-microscopes have changed the pace of many daily dental procedures. They are the successors of surgical microscopes, which were already in use since the 1990s. These microscopes aid the dentist in working under higher magnifications with better visualisations than dental loupes.
DENTAL LASER
Soft tissue lasers with customised probes for root canals are more popular nowadays. They are primarily used to sterilise the root canal, decreasing the bacterial load. They aid in painless and prompt healing of tissues, in the root apex.
CONCLUSION
Think of some 10 to 15 years back, when we don’t have any sophisticated instruments in dentistry. Those were the days when root canal procedure was strictly technique sensitive. There were a lot of root canal failures. Patients suffered from pain after a root canal.
But in recent years with the advent of modern technological and biomedical sciences, many bio-devices were manufactured to decrease the work pressure on a dentist. Even the success rates of various dental procedures have improved to a notable extent. Hence more and more dental clinics are investing in these devices.
On the other hand, the investment required for procuring these devices has become an affliction for dentists. These massive investments have to get funds through charges from dental procedures.
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