Extraction of Root Canal-Treated Teeth

Knowledge

Can a root canal tooth be extracted?

YES - A widely cited study by Ng et al. (2011) in the International Endodontic Journal reported that an initial Root Canal Treatment success rate is on average only 83% after 4–5 years. As a result, teeth that have had a root canal treatment are often extracted.

Is extraction or root canal better?

DEPENDS - A study from the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) found that for root canal treatments, there is an up to 20% failure rate within 4–6 years, which includes issues such as reinfection or loss of function. Extracting a tooth with a replacement Implant is typically a safer long term solution.

What are root-treated teeth/dead teeth?

If the inside of the tooth is dead, we speak of root-treated teeth or dead teeth. This is often caused by a lack of dental care and oral hygiene. Caries can also be the reason. The destructive process causes nerves and blood vessels to die. The tooth can no longer receive vital nutrients and dies.

Why should dead teeth be removed?

Dead teeth are a burden for the organism and thus represent a so-called interference field. With every chewing process, bacteria and toxins are released into the lymphatic system of the surrounding tissue. From there, they enter the bloodstream and the entire body and can cause many other serious secondary diseases.

What diseases can be caused by dead teeth?

Dead teeth can cause serious diseases. Slipped discs, prostate problems, kidney problems, back problems, joint problems, or even heart pain can be the result of this interference field. The root-treated tooth releases so-called "cadaver toxins" (dead protein residues) during its decomposition. These pass into the body via the bloodstream. The dead tooth has nerve-damaging and tissue-destroying effects.

No swelling

Usually without any pain or swelling thanks to the surgical protocol and the accompanying medical treatment.

Only one session

Thanks to our ALL IN ONE CONCEPT, all treatments are performed in just a single session, meaning less stress for you and your immune system.

100% metal-free

It is not only our implants that are entirely ceramic; all the tools used for the insertion process are 100% ceramic, too.

Diagnosing Dead Teeth

The following symptoms often occur in patients who have root-treated teeth:

A gray, darkly discolored tooth that has lost its luster
Crumbling, unstable teeth
Pain when biting down on a tooth
Swelling that occurs when the tooth becomes inflamed

At the SWISS BIOHEALTH CLINIC, we work with three-dimensional X-ray images in order to precisely determine the degree of inflammation in the root-treated tooth.

Root canal treatments according to the SWISS BIOHEALTH CONCEPT

Root-treated teeth are extracted as gently as possible according to the SWISS BIOHEALTH CONCEPT. It is imperative that gums and bones be completely free of injury following the removal process. The ligament – the fiber system holding the root – is completely removed during the operation so that the brain will realize immediately that the tooth has been fully extracted, thereby directly triggering the release of the corresponding bone growth factors.

Ceramic implants for root-treated teeth

For the first time, root-treated teeth can be replaced with a biological solution: ceramic implants made from the high-performance material zirconium dioxide. After the dead tooth is removed, the ceramic implant replaces it in a stable, metal-free way.

The implant is less prone to gum inflammation than a natural tooth, and it cannot be attacked by caries bacteria.

Treatment Procedure at the SWISS BIOHEALTH CLINIC

The operation at the SWISS BIOHEALTH CLINIC lasts around 20 minutes per tooth. No swelling will occur. Even so, you should take at least 3 days off following the surgical intervention.

In preparation for the surgical intervention, BOOST should be taken for 2-4 weeks before the dental operation and for another 4 weeks after the operation as well. This preparation will stabilize your immune system and stimulate the healing process.