
Why do I need another endodontic procedure? - As
occasionally happens with any dental or medical procedure, a tooth may not heal
as expected after initial treatment for a variety of reasons. Here, we
will help you understand and describe the process and understand some of the reason for
retreatment.

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- Narrow or curved canals were not treated during
the initial procedure. |
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- Complicated canal anatomy went
undetected in the
first procedure. |
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- The crown or other restoration was not placed
soon enough after the procedure. |
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- The restoration did not prevent saliva from
contaminating the inside of the tooth. |

In other cases, a new problem can jeopardize a tooth that was
successfully treated. For example:
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New Decay can expose the root canal filling material to
bacteria, causing a new infection in the tooth. |
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A loose, cracked, or broken crown or filling can expose
the tooth to new infection. |
So. now what will happen during the retreatment
procedure?
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