Can I get my RCT done in one day?

Ans. Yes! RCT is an endodontic therapy for treatment of root canal. In this treatment, diseased and infected pulp tissues and nerve should be removed and the canal is disinfected with disinfectant and then packed with the filling material.

Single sitting root canal treatment is the non-surgical conservative procedure of the involved tooth, which consist of complete biomechanical preparation, and obturation of the root canal in a single visit.

Following are the reason for you to consider single sitting root canal treatment:

1. If there is a case of aesthetic, like anterior tooth is cracked or chipped.
2. The severe sensitivity of the teeth, which causes problem to the patient to having meal.
3. An acute infection with no pus accumulation in and around the tooth.
4. When the pulp within the tooth is exposed mechanically or due to damage.
5. Teeth that have had repeated dental procedures.
6. Teeth containing vital pulps that fit into this category are those with pulp exposures caused by trauma, caries, or mechanical restoration.
7. Teeth that are to be used as over denture abutments; for crowns;
8. It can be performed in teeth, which have swelling and pus discharge and that too without any pain.

Single sitting root canal treatment is done under local anaesthesia. Cavity is prepared to remove decay tooth and remove the infected pulp. Then canal will be filled by a rubber like material such as gutta-percha and then packed. All these processes are done in a single sitting.