Which Is Right for You?
Root Canal Treatment vs Extraction
Both options solve the same core problem of an infected or non-vital tooth, but they differ in long-term function, cost trajectory, and how much natural structure you preserve.
Saving the tooth with Root Canal Treatment keeps your natural root in the bone, maintaining bite stability and jawbone volume without needing replacement. The upfront cost is higher than extraction alone, and you will need a crown afterward, but you avoid the bone loss and shifting that follow removal. The main limitation is that heavily broken-down teeth may not have enough walls left to hold a crown even after RCT.
Extracting the tooth removes the infection source immediately and costs less at first, but the gap must eventually be filled with a bridge, denture, or Dental Implants in Kondapur to prevent neighbouring teeth from tilting. Implant placement involves surgery, a healing period of months, and higher total investment over time. The bone in the socket also resorbs gradually after extraction,
The endodontist confirms which option suits your specific tooth after clinical examination, X-ray review, and discussion of your priorities, with CBCT scanning if canal anatomy is unusually complex.
