There are a number of situations where the dentist decides to perform a root canal treatment. For example with:
A diagnosis is made by x-rays. In most cases, root canal treatment is started immediately after this diagnosis. Based on the diagnosis, the dentist will determine which treatment he/she will apply.
In almost all cases, the dentist first removes the inflamed tooth tissue. Is the root tip inflamed? Then the root canals must be cleaned. Inflamed tooth tissue and root no longer heal. That is why it is important to remove all remains and the nerve.
Your dentist drills a hole in the tooth or molar to access the root. The root canal is then completely cleaned with small files. In the case of a molar, several root canals are cleaned. The X-rays also determine how deep the root canals are. After filing, the canals are rinsed clean with a disinfecting liquid.
When all channels are clean, they are filled with gutta percha, which is a filling material. This ensures that the bacteria can no longer cause damage. Finally, the tooth must still be filled and, if necessary, built up by means of a root post for better bearing capacity. Sometimes the tooth is so weakened by the tooth decay, but also by the treatment, that a crown has to be made. That way, the tooth can last for a very long time.
The treatment time can vary from one to three appointments and each appointment varies from half an hour to an hour. The duration depends on the number of inflamed root canals. A tooth has a root and a molar has two to four roots.
When treating a tooth, the dentist can almost always complete the root canal treatment in one go. With a molar or a complicated treatment you have to come back a number of times. In this case, during the first treatment, the full treatment will be started and you will be relieved of your pain. The dentist can place an emergency filling and grind your tooth or molar to prevent biting of the tooth or molar.
The total cost of a root canal treatment depends on many factors:
As a result, we can never set a price in advance. This also applies to other dental treatments. We can, however, provide an indication of a cost specification. Below you will find an indication overview of a treatment with 3 elements. Please note, this is an indication and cannot be seen as an actual invoice.
| Code | Omschrijving | Bedrag |
|---|---|
| C001 Consult ten behoeve van een intake (alleen bij het eerste consult na inschrijving) | € 50,54 |
| E02 Uitgebreid wortelkanaalbehandeling consult | € 46,55 |
| E13 Behandeling per element met 1 kanaal | € 119,69 |
| E14 Behandeling per element met 2 kanalen | € 172,89 |
| E16 Behandeling per element met 3 kanalen | € 226,08 |
| E17 Behandeling per element met 4 of meer kanalen | € 279,28 |
| A10 Geleidings-, infiltratie- en/of intraligamentaire verdoving | € 16,62 |
| V50 Droogleggen van elementen door rubberen lapje | € 13,30 |
| E19 Insulaten Calciumhydroxide per element | € 19,95 |
| E45 Aanbrengen rubberdam | € 13,30 |
| E85 Elektronische lengtemeting | € 16,62 |
| X10 Maken en beoordelen kleine röntgenfoto (per keer) (gem. drie foto’s nodig) (gem. 3x) | € 18,62 |
| E04 Toeslag voor kosten bij gebruik roterende nikkel-titanium instrumenten | € 54,31 |
| V92 Tweekleurige vulling composiet | € 69,82 |
| Totaal (gebaseerd op E16 behandeling) | € 545,71 |
DentalZorg wants to make dentistry accessible to extremely anxious patients when there really is no other option. Are you extremely anxious about the root canal treatment? Or are there other complications that make undergoing a regular root canal treatment no longer an option? Then we can perform a root canal treatment under anaesthetic.
During an anesthetic treatment, you will be given an anesthetic under the supervision of our anesthesiologist, so that you will feel almost nothing from the treatment. Would you like to know more about undergoing a root canal treatment under anesthesia? Look here for more information.
Do you want to schedule an appointment or are you in need of more information about (the costs of) one of our treatments? Then please fill in the contact form. Our aim is to call you back or sent an email the same day.
