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What are the chances of a root canal failure? what are the most common causes ?
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Less than 5% when done by a root canal specialist, an Endodontist.
Answered 6/14/2023
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The most common cause for failures are complex branching of nerves such as a horizontal branch, and multiple canals that can't be accessed or even seen. At least 95% or more root canals are successful. Sometimes a root can be fractured from decay or trauma and an extraction is the only option.
Answered 6/21/2023
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