Saving a Tooth with Re-Endodontics and Subsequent Prosthetic Treatment

At Madaras Dental, we always strive to preserve the patient’s natural teeth whenever possible. Recently, we treated a case where a patient had an inadequately filled root canal of the upper second molar. Without intervention, the patient would soon have lost the tooth, and a larger section of the dentition – from the canine backward – would have been left without teeth.

The challenge: poorly filled canal

The tooth had an old root canal filling that was of insufficient quality and did not provide a tight seal of the canals. This could lead to:

• chronic inflammation around the root apex,
• pain and recurring infections,
• the need for extraction, resulting in the loss of natural dentition.

Re-endodontics – saving the tooth

In our clinic, we performed re-endodontic treatment, meaning a new root canal therapy:

1. Removal of the old filling
   • The inadequate filling materials were safely removed.
2. Precise cleaning and shaping of the canals
   • Modern endodontic instruments were used to achieve thorough cleaning and proper shaping of the canals.
3. New root canal filling
   • The canals were sealed with a high-quality, durable material to restore integrity and tightness of the tooth.

Subsequent prosthetic solution

After successful re-endodontic treatment, the tooth was prepared for prosthetic restoration.

💡 Conclusion:

At Madaras Dental, our goal is always to preserve natural dentition, using modern endodontic and prosthetic methods. This case demonstrates that even a poorly treated tooth can be saved and restored to full function, protecting both the patient’s dentition and quality of life.