Microscopic Root Canal
Treatment in Bangalore
Painless, precision endodontics performed entirely under a surgical operating microscope — the global gold standard, practised here for over 17 years.
“In the future, the best endodontists will perform all root canal treatments by visualising through the microscope. We have been doing that for over 17 years.”
Endodontics · Indiranagar, Bangalore
Microscopic Root Canal Treatment
in Bangalore
When dentists across South India encounter a root canal case beyond their reach — a failed treatment, a calcified canal, a separated instrument — they refer to us. That trust has been earned over 17 years of practising microscopic endodontics as our default standard, not as an upgrade.
Excellence Dental is one of the first clinics in India to adopt the surgical operating microscope as the standard for every root canal procedure. Our centre on 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, is the referral destination of choice for dentists across South India. We have managed the full spectrum of endodontic complexity: retreatment of failed root canals, severely calcified canals, teeth with separated instruments, and cases involving unusual anatomy that most clinics would advise extracting.
Every case — routine or complex — is performed under a surgical operating microscope. Not as a selling point. As a standard.
What Every Procedure Includes
Single-Visit Root Canal
The majority of root canal treatments at our centre are completed in a single appointment. Complex cases — severe infection, calcified canals, or retreatment — may require two visits for the best outcome.
Your endodontist will advise you at the consultation based on your specific case.
Our Clinical Protocol
- Surgical operating microscope (up to 25×)
- Rubber dam isolation
- NiTi rotary instrumentation
- NaOCl & EDTA irrigation
- Thermoplastic obturation
- CBCT imaging where indicated
Meet Our Endodontists
Excellence Dental – Indiranagar, Bangalore
Dr. Shylesh Shetty, MDS
Pioneer of Microscopic Endodontics in India
Dr. Shylesh Shetty MDS is the Founder of Excellence Dental and one of India’s foremost pioneers of microscopic root canal treatment. After completing his Master’s in Endodontics in 2004, he observed that the developed world had already shifted to microscope‑centred endodontic workflows — a standard that was virtually absent in India at the time. He returned to Bangalore with a clear mission: to change that.
In 2009, Dr. Shetty founded The Root Canal Centre — one of India’s earliest dedicated microscope‑centred endodontic practices — and in 2016 expanded his vision into Excellence Dental, assembling a team of like‑minded specialists across every dental specialty under one roof. Today, the clinic is the referral centre of choice for complex endodontic cases across South India.
Clinically, Dr. Shetty focuses on complex root canal retreatment, micro‑surgical endodontics, and teeth with challenging anatomy. As Clinical Director, he coordinates interdisciplinary treatment across the clinic — including full‑mouth rehabilitations, smile design, and the management of TMJ (jaw joint) disorders.
Dr. Nidhi Hegde, MDS
Endodontist & Restorative Specialist
Dr. Nidhi Hegde is a specialist in microscopic endodontics and handles the majority of routine root canal treatments at Excellence Dental. With a strong foundation in magnification‑based protocols, she delivers precise, predictable root canal therapy that preserves tooth structure and minimises discomfort.
Beyond endodontics, Dr. Hegde applies her microscope‑centred approach to biomimetic and minimally invasive restorative dentistry — rebuilding teeth in a way that mimics natural anatomy, conserving healthy tooth structure and enhancing long‑term function and aesthetics.
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Needs a Specialist Clinic
Most people picture a root canal as cleaning out a simple tube inside the tooth. The reality is far more intricate — and far more demanding.
3D illustration: the branching labyrinth of canals hidden inside a single molar
It’s Not a Tube — It’s a Labyrinth
The root canal system inside your tooth is not the simple hollow tube shown in diagrams. It is a complex, three-dimensional network of main canals, side branches, and microscopic connections — all of which must be thoroughly cleaned and sealed to prevent re-infection.
“Cleaning this labyrinth without magnification is like trying to clean the inside of a bottle — blindfolded.”
Why the Naked Eye Is Not Enough
With a surgical operating microscope, every hidden branch, moisture remnant, and gap in the filling becomes visible — allowing for truly complete, predictable treatment. Without it, the clinician is working largely on assumption.
The Ecosystem That Makes It Possible
High-standard microscopic endodontics is not just about owning a microscope. It requires an entire ecosystem working in concert:
Specialist skill: Endodontists retrained in magnification-based techniques — a fundamentally different way of working
Dedicated instruments: Microsurgical files, irrigants, and obturation systems designed for precision at high magnification
Ergonomic operatory: A treatment room designed around the microscope, not retrofitted as an afterthought
Trained support team: Chairside assistants who stay focused and coordinated through each meticulous procedure
In general dental practices — even those with occasional visiting consultants — this optimised ecosystem is rarely available. That is why a dedicated specialist root canal clinic is essential for safe, predictable, and long-term outcomes.
Specialist Root Canal Care, Seamlessly Integrated
At Excellence Dental, our dedicated endodontic facility does not operate in isolation. Every root canal case is managed within a full-spectrum specialist clinic — with in-house expertise in implant dentistry, orthodontics, smile design, and TMJ care. This means your endodontist and your other specialists share the same roof, the same patient records, and the same commitment to long-term outcomes. It is a level of interdisciplinary coordination that is genuinely rare — and it is the foundation of how we practise.
Microscopic Root Canal — Your Questions Answered
Patients often ask whether a microscopic root canal is simply a marketing term or a genuine clinical difference. The answers below are based on current endodontic evidence and reflect how we practise at Excellence Dental.
Deep Dive: Is Microscopic Root Canal Worth It?What is a microscopic root canal? Is it different from a regular root canal?
A microscopic root canal is the same root canal procedure performed under high magnification and coaxial illumination using a dental operating microscope. The microscope does not change the biology of the treatment, but it allows the endodontist to see fine details, preserve more tooth structure, and work to a higher standard of care than is possible with the naked eye alone.
Why do the best endodontists use a microscope for root canal treatment?
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Modern evidence shows that magnification helps preserve critical pericervical dentine, reduce unnecessary tooth structure removal, and improve the ability to locate complex canal anatomy such as MB2 and middle mesial canals. Leading endodontists adopted microscopes because they make minimally invasive access and more precise treatment reproducible, which supports better long‑term tooth survival.
How does a microscopic root canal help save more tooth structure?
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Under the microscope, the access cavity can be directed precisely to canal orifices, with strong, focused illumination on the chamber floor. This allows the clinician to remove only the dentine necessary to locate and clean canals, instead of widening access just to gain visibility, which reduces fracture risk over the next 10–20 years.
Can microscopic root canal treatment reduce the chances of failure?
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Microscopic endodontics improves several failure‑prone steps: location of extra canals (like MB2 and middle mesial), management of calcified canals, conservative access, and cleaner root fillings confined to canals rather than spread across the chamber floor. Systematic reviews show MB2 canals in roughly 70% of maxillary first molars, and micro‑CT studies report incidences as high as 90–97% — meaning this canal is present far more often than it is detected without magnification. These advantages lower the risk that untreated anatomy, weakened tooth structure, or poor coronal seal will compromise long‑term outcomes, even though healing still depends on host response and microbial factors beyond complete clinical control.
Why can a regular root canal fail even if it looks fine on X‑rays?
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Endodontic disease is biological, not purely mechanical: complex canal anatomy, polymicrobial biofilms, and "persister" bacteria mean that some teeth fail despite technically adequate procedures. Without magnification, canals may be missed, calcifications under‑treated, and access/restorations less conservative, all of which add risk on top of the inherent biological uncertainty described in contemporary outcome studies.
Is microscopic root canal treatment worth the extra cost?
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High‑quality root canal treatment is an investment in keeping the tooth functional for many years, and magnification is now part of contemporary specialist‑level care. Large outcome reviews report success rates of around 70–90% for primary root canal treatment carried out to a good standard, with specialist care often achieving figures in the upper part of that range. Reviews of long‑term outcomes estimate tooth survival after root canal treatment between 80 and 93% at 2–10 years, and around 70% over 20 years — highlighting how well‑executed endodontic care can keep teeth functioning for decades. While microscopic treatment can appear more expensive upfront, it reduces the likelihood of retreatment, fractures, and tooth loss, making it more economical over the long term.
The answer goes beyond the tool itself — it is about the all-round elevated standard of care that an endodontist practising under a microscope brings to every step of the procedure. Visit this page to understand how a root canal performed by an endodontist under a microscope justifies the added cost — and why the microscope is only part of the story.
How long does a microscopic root canal usually take?
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Microscopic root canal treatment typically takes longer than a standard procedure because the endodontist is working with more visual information and attends to fine details that are simply not visible with the naked eye. At Excellence Dental, appointment times of around 60–90 minutes per tooth are provisioned to allow full anaesthesia, thorough chemo‑mechanical preparation, and meticulous build‑up of the tooth, including deep margin elevation where needed.
What does my dentist see under the microscope during a root canal?
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The operating microscope reveals the internal anatomy of the tooth in far greater detail: canal orifices, micro‑fractures, calcifications, isthmuses, and the true chamber floor can be visualised clearly. This visualisation triggers a virtuous cycle where the clinician understands why some treatments fail, refines each step over time, and gradually raises the standard of care they deliver.
Does using a microscope guarantee root canal success?
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No technique can guarantee success, because healing is a probabilistic biological process influenced by pre‑existing infection, host immunity, and canal anatomy. Large outcome reviews report success rates of around 70–90% for primary root canal treatment when carried out to a good standard, with specialist care often achieving figures in the upper part of that range — but even then, outcome studies express results as ranges, not certainties, and emphasise honest prognosis and long‑term recall.
How do microscopes and modern endodontic evidence fit together?
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The microscope is one part of a broader evidence‑based approach that focuses on preserving tooth structure, reducing bacterial load rather than chasing impossible sterility, and securing a durable coronal seal. Outcome reviews consistently highlight magnification, quality of obturation, and quality of restoration as meaningful contributors to better results, even though they cannot fully overcome host or microbiological variability.
Microscopic vs Regular Root Canal — A Detailed Comparison
Microscopic root canal treatment is not a different procedure; it is the same root canal performed under high magnification and coaxial illumination with an operating microscope, allowing the endodontist to work to a higher specialist standard of care. This enhanced visualization helps preserve more tooth structure, locate and treat complex canals, and place more precise fillings and restorations, which together improve the probability of long‑term tooth survival even though no technique can fully remove biological uncertainty.
| Aspect | Microscopic root canal treatment | Root canals without magnification |
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| Standard of care / expertise | Performed by an endodontist using an operating microscope as part of a modern, specialist‑level standard of care. | Often performed without a microscope and may not meet contemporary specialist expectations for visualisation and precision. |
| Preservation of tooth structure | Coaxial illumination and high magnification allow minimally invasive, orifice‑directed access with maximum preservation of pericervical dentine, lowering long‑term fracture risk. | More tooth structure is typically removed to gain visibility, which can weaken the tooth and increase the chances of cracks or fractures over time. |
| Locating all canals (MB2, middle mesial, etc.) | Extra canals such as MB2 and middle mesial, as well as narrow or atypical canals, are more consistently located and treated, reducing failure due to missed anatomy. | Canals like MB2 or middle mesial are frequently missed or left untreated, contributing to many long‑term failures even when the root filling appears acceptable on X‑rays. |
| Management of calcified canals | Calcified canals can often be located and treated safely at the smallest practical dimensions because the microscope provides precise visual guidance. | Calcified canals may require extensive dentine removal for visibility and are often judged "untreatable," increasing the risk of compromised outcomes or tooth loss. |
| Retreatment and broken instrument removal | Retrieval of separated instruments and complex retreatment can often be attempted more safely and predictably only under an operating microscope. | Attempting broken instrument removal or complex retreatment without a microscope carries higher risk and is generally not recommended. |
| Root canal cleaning and disinfection | Magnification allows inspection of canal entrances, chamber floor, and anatomy during cleaning, supporting more thorough chemo‑mechanical debridement (though absolute sterility is still biologically impossible). | The clinician must work largely by feel and radiographs; fine anatomical details and residual debris are not directly visible, which can limit the thoroughness of cleaning. |
| Quality of root canal filling | Root fillings are more precisely confined to the canal system, keeping the chamber floor clean for optimal bonding of the access restoration and reducing microleakage risk. | Root filling material often extends onto the chamber floor, compromising the bond between the core and dentine and increasing the potential for microleakage and long‑term failure. |
| Access filling / core build‑up | Access fillings and core build‑ups are planned with attention to bonding, marginal adaptation, emergence profile, and deep margin elevation where needed, supporting a better final crown seal. | Access fillings are frequently placed as simple "chamber fills," especially in referral or visiting‑consultant settings, with less consideration for bonding or emergence profile. |
| Understanding and improving outcomes | Continuous visualisation of anatomy and procedure details creates a virtuous cycle: the clinician sees why some cases fail, refines each step, and gradually raises their standard of care. | Without magnification, many critical details remain invisible, and the clinician may continue practising without realising how much outcomes could improve with enhanced visualisation. |
| Overall long‑term impact | Combines minimally invasive access, better canal location, more controlled filling, and better restorative planning, which together improve the probability of long‑term tooth survival — even though biological healing can never be fully guaranteed. | Can keep teeth functional, but higher risks from missed canals, weakened structure, and compromised coronal seals mean a greater chance of retreatment, fracture, or extraction over the years. |
Cost of Root Canal Treatment
in Bangalore
Microscopic root canal treatment at Excellence Dental is priced to reflect the specialist-level care, equipment, and time each case demands. A detailed treatment estimate is provided at your consultation before any procedure begins.
Front teeth and premolars with one root canal. Includes microscope, rubber dam, and obturation.
Molars with 3–4 canals. Complexity, calcification, and CBCT imaging may affect the final fee.
Failed root canals, separated instruments, calcified canals, or cases requiring microsurgery.
A post-treatment crown is typically recommended to protect the restored tooth and is quoted separately. All fees are inclusive of GST.
Laser Root Canal Treatment in Bangalore — What the Evidence Actually Says
If you have been searching for "laser root canal treatment in Bangalore" or "laser root canal in Indiranagar", you have arrived at the right place — though perhaps not with the answer you expected. At Excellence Dental, we believe you deserve an honest, evidence-based explanation rather than a marketing pitch.
The term "laser root canal" is largely a marketing label. It does not describe a fundamentally different procedure. A root canal treatment — whether or not a laser is used — still requires the same meticulous steps: access, canal negotiation, chemo-mechanical cleaning and shaping, thorough irrigation, and a hermetic seal. Lasers, when used, are an adjunct to these steps, not a replacement for them.
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) — the global specialty body for root canal specialists — is unambiguous on this point: lasers may assist with disinfection in specific scenarios, but laser-based canal preparation has not been shown to be more effective than standard mechanical shaping, and non-laser root canal treatment already achieves high success rates when performed correctly by a trained specialist. Read the AAE position statement on lasers in endodontics →
Systematic reviews of 17 randomised clinical trials show lasers can modestly reduce bacteria and short-term pain in selected cases — but none demonstrated that lasers alone replace the need for standard chemo-mechanical root canal protocols, or that they improve long-term tooth survival rates.
Canal preparation
Mechanical shaping remains gold standard
Disinfection
Lasers are an optional adjunct, not a replacement for NaOCl + EDTA
Pain control
Anaesthesia and technique matter more than laser use
Long-term success
No evidence lasers improve healing or survival rates
Source: AAE Position Statement on Lasers; systematic review of 17 RCTs (Lasers in Endodontic Therapy, 2020); narrative review — The Use of Lasers in Disinfection and Cleanliness of Root Canals.
Where Laser Adjuncts May Add Genuine Value
Despite the marketing noise, there are specific, evidence-supported scenarios where laser-assisted techniques may offer an incremental benefit when added on top of a complete conventional protocol. At Excellence Dental, these are the only contexts in which we would consider laser adjuncts — and always as an addition, never as a substitute.
Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy (aPDT)
In cases of persistent or antibiotic-resistant infection, low-power diode lasers combined with a photosensitiser dye can produce reactive oxygen species that kill bacteria without thermal risk. Clinical studies show aPDT can reduce gram-positive, gram-negative, and obligate anaerobes when added to standard treatment in complex cases.
Laser-Activated Irrigation (LAI / PIPS)
Erbium lasers used in low-energy pulsed mode can create photoacoustic streaming within irrigant solutions, potentially improving penetration into lateral canals and apical debris removal compared with syringe irrigation alone. Evidence is mainly from lab models; clinical superiority over ultrasonic activation is not yet established.
Photobiomodulation (PBM) for Post-operative Pain
Extra-radicular low-level laser therapy applied after treatment has the most consistent clinical evidence among laser applications in endodontics. Multiple RCTs show reduced post-operative pain and analgesic consumption at 6–48 hours. It addresses pain and inflammation — not root canal disinfection itself.
We Adopt Technology That Has Earned Its Place
Rather than advertising "laser root canals," we invest in technologies with the strongest track record for improving outcomes: surgical operating microscopes, advanced nickel-titanium instrumentation, high-strength irrigant protocols, ultrasonic activation, rubber dam isolation, and CBCT imaging. These tools have decades of clinical outcome data behind them.
"Our priority is your tooth's long-term health. We are happy to use advanced tools — including laser adjuncts where the evidence supports a genuine benefit in your specific case — but we will never upsell or label a treatment as 'laser root canal' as a marketing claim."
Laser Root Canal — Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer laser root canal treatment in Bangalore?
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We are aware that many patients search for 'laser root canal treatment' in Bangalore and Indiranagar. At Excellence Dental, our honest answer is this: the term 'laser root canal' is largely a marketing label, not a description of a fundamentally different procedure. The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) — the global specialty body for root canal specialists — classifies lasers as an adjunct, not a replacement for standard root canal techniques. We do not advertise 'laser root canals' because doing so would be misleading. What we do offer is the most evidence-based, microscopically precise root canal treatment available in Bangalore.
Is a laser root canal better than a conventional root canal?
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No robust clinical evidence shows that a 'laser root canal' has higher long-term success rates than a well-performed conventional root canal. The AAE's position statement explicitly notes that laser-based canal preparation has not been proven more effective than standard mechanical shaping, and that non-laser root canal treatment already achieves high success rates when performed correctly. Studies do show lasers can modestly reduce bacteria or short-term pain in specific scenarios — but these are incremental adjunctive benefits, not a transformation of the procedure.
Why do some clinics advertise 'laser root canals' as painless or superior?
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The word 'laser' carries strong positive associations — precision, technology, painlessness — that make it an effective marketing term. However, the clinical evidence does not support the claim that laser root canals are categorically superior or uniquely painless. Pain during root canal treatment is primarily controlled by local anaesthesia and the skill of the clinician, not by laser use. We believe patients deserve honest information, which is why we align our communication with the AAE's evidence-based guidance rather than marketing trends.
Do you ever use lasers in root canal treatment?
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In select cases, we may use laser-assisted adjuncts where the evidence supports a genuine incremental benefit — for example, antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in cases with persistent or antibiotic-resistant infection, or photobiomodulation (PBM) to help reduce post-operative soreness. These are used as optional additions on top of a complete, evidence-based root canal protocol — never as a substitute for thorough cleaning, shaping, and sealing of the root canal system.
What does the AAE say about laser root canal treatment?
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The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) position statement on lasers concludes that lasers may assist with disinfection as an adjunct, but laser-based canal shaping has not been shown to be more effective than mechanical shaping and carries thermal risk. The AAE recommends that patients understand non-laser procedures performed by trained clinicians already have high success rates, and that laser procedures have not been shown to exceed this benchmark in well-designed outcome studies. You can read the full AAE position statement at aae.org.
What technology does Excellence Dental use instead of lasers?
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We invest in technologies with the strongest evidence base for improving root canal outcomes: surgical operating microscopes (up to 25× magnification), advanced nickel-titanium rotary instrumentation, high-strength irrigant protocols (sodium hypochlorite and EDTA), ultrasonic irrigation activation, rubber dam isolation, and cone-beam CT (CBCT) imaging where appropriate. These tools have decades of clinical outcome data behind them. Where laser adjuncts offer a genuine, evidence-supported benefit in a specific case, they are available — but they are never our headline claim.
Why Did My
Root Canal Fail?
Root canal treatment has a success rate of 68–85% based on strict clinical and radiographic criteria (Friedman & Mor, 2004). When a treated tooth does not heal — or re-infects years later — there are specific, identifiable reasons. Understanding them is the first step to saving the tooth.
The two strongest predictors of root canal outcome
Quality of the permanent crown or filling placed after treatment
Ray & Trope, 1995: coronal restoration quality predicted periradicular health as strongly as root canal quality
Preoperative status of the tooth (vital pulp vs. infected necrotic pulp)
Vital pulp cases predictably outperform infected necrotic cases in long-term outcome studies
Can a root canal fail years after it appeared to heal?
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Yes. A small subpopulation of bacteria within the root canal — called persister cells — can enter a state of metabolic dormancy during treatment, making them invisible to irrigants and antibiotics. When conditions change — a leaking crown, a crack in the tooth, or a change in immune status — these organisms can reactivate and cause new infection. This is why long-term follow-up and maintaining the integrity of the crown placed after root canal treatment are as important as the procedure itself. Source: Friedman & Mor, Journal of the California Dental Association, 2004.
What is the most common reason a root canal fails?
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The most common preventable cause of root canal failure is a leaking or delayed permanent restoration. Studies show that temporary filling materials allow bacterial penetration within days to weeks. The crown or permanent filling placed after root canal treatment is not a separate procedure — it is the final step of the root canal treatment itself, and its quality is as predictive of long-term success as the quality of the root canal. Source: Ray & Trope, International Endodontic Journal, 1995.
Does a root canal need to be redone if it fails?
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Root canal retreatment — removing the existing filling material and re-cleaning the canal system — is the first option when a root canal has failed. Success rates for retreatment are somewhat lower than for primary treatment, but microsurgical techniques (apicectomy performed under a surgical microscope) have significantly improved outcomes for cases where retreatment alone is insufficient. At Excellence Dental, Dr. Shylesh Shetty evaluates each case individually under magnification before recommending retreatment or surgery.
How do I know if my root canal has failed?
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Signs of root canal failure include: persistent or returning pain in the treated tooth, swelling or a pimple on the gum near the tooth, sensitivity to pressure or biting, and darkening of the tooth. However, some failures are asymptomatic and only visible on X-ray — which is why annual review X-rays are recommended for root canal treated teeth. If you have any of these symptoms in Indiranagar or Bangalore, contact Excellence Dental for an assessment.
What is the difference between root canal failure and root canal retreatment?
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Root canal failure refers to the biological outcome — the tooth has not healed, or has re-infected. Root canal retreatment is the clinical procedure to address that failure. Not all failed root canals require retreatment; some can be managed with apical microsurgery. At Excellence Dental, the choice between retreatment and microsurgery is made after reviewing the original treatment quality, the anatomy of the canal system, and the extent of periradicular pathology.
Saving a Tooth Others Might
Send Straight to Extraction
A difficult tooth rarely needs just an endodontist. It needs retreatment, a structurally sound rebuild, and sometimes gum and bone support — in sequence, by specialists who already work together under one roof. When a clinic doesn't have that full team in-house, extraction becomes the easier answer. Here, it's the last one.
Endodontic Retreatment
The existing root canal filling is removed, the canal system re-cleaned under the microscope, and re-sealed — addressing the specific reason the original treatment failed.
How retreatment works 2Rebuilding the Tooth
A tooth weakened by infection or a large filling often needs a post and core, or a biomimetic, minimally invasive rebuild, to restore enough structure for a lasting crown.
Restorative specialist 3Periodontal Support
When a tooth has broken down below the gum line, functional crown lengthening exposes enough sound structure for a crown to grip — done by our in-house periodontist, not outsourced.
Our periodontics team 4If the Tooth Truly Can't Be Saved
Not every tooth can be salvaged, and we'll say so plainly when that's the case. Where extraction becomes necessary, our implant team takes over — same clinic, same records, no restarting elsewhere.
Our implant teamFrequently Asked
Questions
Have more questions? Call us or book a consultation and we'll be happy to address your concerns.
Call UsIs root canal treatment painful?
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With modern anaesthesia and microscope-guided precision, root canal treatment at Excellence Dental is no more uncomfortable than a routine filling. Most patients are surprised at how comfortable the procedure is.
How many visits does a root canal take?
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The majority of root canal treatments at our centre are completed in a single visit. Complex cases — such as severely infected teeth or retreatments — may require two visits for the best outcome.
Why is a microscope important for root canal treatment?
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Root canal systems are intricate three-dimensional labyrinths. A surgical operating microscope provides up to 25× magnification, allowing the endodontist to locate hidden canals, remove all infected tissue, and seal the system completely — dramatically improving long-term success rates.
What is endodontic retreatment?
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When a previously treated root canal fails or becomes re-infected, retreatment involves removing the old filling material, re-cleaning the canal system under the microscope, and re-sealing it. Our centre specialises in complex retreatment cases referred from across South India.
How do I book a root canal consultation?
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You can call us at +91 96860 39281 or submit an appointment request on our website. Consultations are by appointment only. We are open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
What is the cost of microscopic root canal treatment in Bangalore?
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The cost of microscopic root canal treatment in Bangalore typically ranges from ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 per tooth at Excellence Dental, depending on the number of root canals in the tooth, the complexity of the case (routine vs. retreatment), and whether CBCT imaging is required. A crown is usually recommended after root canal treatment to protect the tooth — this is a separate cost. We provide a detailed treatment estimate at your consultation before any procedure begins.
Can a root canal be done in a single visit?
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Yes — the majority of root canal treatments at Excellence Dental are completed in a single appointment. Single-visit root canal treatment is possible when the tooth is not actively infected and the anatomy is straightforward. For teeth with severe infection, complex anatomy, or cases requiring retreatment, two visits may be recommended to achieve the best long-term outcome. Your endodontist will advise you at the consultation.
What is the success rate of root canal treatment?
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Root canal treatment performed under a surgical operating microscope by a specialist endodontist has a long-term success rate of approximately 90–95% for primary treatments, and 75–85% for retreatment cases, based on published clinical outcome studies. Success rates are higher when treatment is performed by a specialist using magnification, rubber dam isolation, and thorough irrigation protocols — all of which are standard at Excellence Dental.
Full evidence guide →
As Seen In · The Times of India · March 2024
“Certain root canal procedures — handling teeth with very narrow canals, complex anatomies, and removal of broken instrument fragments — are possible only while using a dental microscope.”
— Dr. Shylesh Shetty, Micro-Endodontist, Excellence Dental, Indiranagar
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