Prophylaxis | The root canal treatment on the incisor

Prophylaxis

Since root canal treatment on the incisors is mainly necessary due to advanced caries, it is important to pay attention to his daily dental care. This should be done twice a day. This removes the plaque and the bacteria no longer have a breeding ground to survive.

However, plaque can only be removed mechanically, so a mouth rinse is not sufficient, but can be used as a supplement to brushing your teeth, like tongue scrapers and dental floss. Especially the incisors can be easily reached from all sides when brushing teeth. A healthy diet also contributes to dental health. The less sugar and acid the food contains, the less nutrients the bacteria receive. Regular check-up appointments with the dentist and professional tooth cleaning complete the optimal dental care.

Costs

The costs of root canal treatment on the incisors are usually covered by health insurance. However, the treatment must ensure that the tooth can be saved and that the dentist is able to fill the tooth completely up to the tip. The exact course of the root canal becomes visible on an X-ray.

Sometimes, however, the two-dimensional x-ray does not reveal all the twists and turns, so that even during treatment the root canal may be more branched than one thought. If this condition cannot be met by the dentist, the health insurance company will not cover the costs. In this case, the health insurance company would only pay for the removal of the tooth.

The health insurance covers the drilling, disinfection and filling of the root canals. More modern and more precise procedures are not covered by the health insurance and have to be paid additionally. This includes, for example, electronic root length measurement or an operating microscope. This can result in average costs of up to 800€ for the patient.However, root canal treatment is cheaper on the incisors than on the molars.

Summary

A root canal treatment on the incisors is a frequently performed procedure and usually the last chance to save a tooth, which, despite the complex process, can be considered desirable. A good aftercare and patience during the treatment guarantee in 60-70% a successful treatment of the incisor.