Why a microscope matters for root canal treatment
Root canals have a complex, often branching shape and can be less than a millimeter wide — without magnification, the dentist relies on feel and experience, while a microscope shows the canal, its side branches, and any cracks directly, at 10–25x magnification. That lowers the risk of missing a canal or damaging the root, and directly affects whether the tooth can be saved.
When root canal treatment is needed
The indications are pulpitis (inflammation of the tooth's nerve) and periodontitis (inflammation of the tissue around the root), as well as retreatment when a previous filling turned out incomplete or new inflammation developed in the canal.
How treatment works
It starts with an X-ray showing the number of canals, their shape, and how inflamed they are. Then local anesthesia for a fully comfortable procedure. The dentist removes the inflamed pulp, cleans and shapes the canals mechanically and chemically under the microscope, and fills them along their full length. The final step is restoring the tooth's crown with a filling or a dental crown, which return its shape and chewing function.
Can a tooth be saved with pulpitis
Yes — that's exactly what endodontic treatment is for. Extraction for pulpitis or periodontitis is a last resort, used only when the tooth's structure can no longer be preserved; in most cases, root canal treatment avoids extraction entirely.
How much does root canal treatment cost in Odesa
The price depends on how many canals the tooth has and whether it's a first-time treatment or a retreatment. At MaslovClinic, endodontic treatment starts from 5500 UAH — the dentist gives an exact price after the X-ray. More examples of saved teeth are in the “Our Cases” section.