The number of appointments required for root canal therapy depends upon the complexity of the cases being treated.  Some root canal treatment is performed in one appointment while others require two or more appointments. In our office, we usually appoint patients for one to two hour sessions.  

If the tooth to be treated is badly infected, we usually treat these cases in more than one appointment to allow our medication to reduce the bacterial content with the root canal system.  When we are assured the tooth has been cleaned properly, and when the patient is asymptomatic, the root canal fillings are placed.  

Following completion of the root canal therapy, and depending upon the status of the tooth being treated, a final restoration may be placed in our office.  However, there are many teeth which are restored with a temporary restoration and patients are asked to visit their general dentist to have a permanent restoration placed. Full crown restorations are recommended for molar teeth and some bicuspid teeth.