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Surgery Name	Cost	Room	Hospitalization
Root Canal Treatment Package	79	N/A - Day Procedure	Outpatient/Day Visit (single or multi-sitting, same-day discharge)

✓ Inclusion

✔Consultation and examination by an endodontist (MDS)
✔Digital intraoral X-rays (IOPA/RVG) before, during and after treatment
✔Local anaesthesia
✔Rubber dam isolation for a clean, germ-free field
✔Rotary nickel-titanium cleaning and shaping of the root canals
✔Electronic apex locator to measure canal length
✔Antiseptic irrigation and intracanal medicine between visits if needed
✔Canal obturation (filling) with gutta-percha and sealer
✔Temporary or basic composite filling to close the tooth
✔Review visit before departure and written aftercare instructions
✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)

✗ Exclusion

✖Dental crown (PFM, zirconia or E-max) and its sittings
✖Core build-up, fibre post or metal post
✖CBCT 3D scan if required
✖Re-root canal treatment of a previously treated tooth
✖Microscope-assisted endodontics for complex molars
✖Treatment of additional teeth or other dental procedures
✖Antibiotics and painkillers bought outside the clinic
✖Flights, hotel, local travel and food

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🇮🇳 DENTAL PACKAGE — INDIA

Root Canal Treatment in India

Single-tooth root canal treatment for infected, decayed or painful teeth, done by experienced endodontists at accredited dental clinics in India – at a small fraction of US, UK or Gulf prices.

✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🦷 Rotary RCT with Apex Locator💰 Starting USD 79 per tooth✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available

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45–90 min

Per sitting

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Day visit

No hospital stay

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85–95%

Long-term success

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3–7 days

Total stay in India

📖 What is Root Canal Treatment?

Every tooth has a soft core called the pulp, which holds nerves and blood vessels. The pulp runs through thin channels inside the roots called root canals. When deep decay, a crack or an injury lets germs reach the pulp, it becomes inflamed or infected. This causes strong toothache, and if not treated, a pus pocket (abscess) can form at the root tip and damage the jaw bone.

Root canal treatment (RCT), also called endodontic treatment, removes the infected pulp, cleans and shapes the canals, disinfects them and seals them with a rubber-like filling (gutta-percha). The tooth is then closed with a filling and, for back teeth, usually covered with a crown. RCT saves your own tooth, so you do not need an extraction, an implant or a bridge.

🖼️ Understand It in Pictures

💡 In simple words

Inside each tooth is soft tissue called the pulp, with nerves and blood vessels. Deep decay or a crack can let germs in and infect the pulp, causing pain or an abscess. Root canal treatment cleans out the infection and seals the tooth so it can be kept.

Healthy tooth vs infected pulp vs treated tooth

Root Canal Treatment: normal vs abnormal explained in pictures

👀 Symptoms in Pictures

Symptoms that may need Root Canal Treatment - in pictures

📷 What It Looks Like (real photos)

**Tooth decay**
Dark holes in the teeth where decay has eaten into them.
Image: Ickyvickywiki, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures

Root Canal Treatment step by step in pictures

📅 Recovery at a Glance

Recovery timeline after Root Canal Treatment

Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.

🩺 Conditions Treated

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Deep tooth decay

Cavities that have reached the pulp and cause pain or infection.

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Irreversible pulpitis

Pulp inflammation that will not heal by itself – often severe, night-time or lingering pain.

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Dental abscess

A pus pocket at the root tip causing swelling, gum boil or bad taste.

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Cracked or broken tooth

Fractures that expose the pulp after an injury or biting hard food.

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Failed old root canal

A tooth treated before that is infected again and needs re-treatment.

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Before crowns or bridges

Teeth that need RCT for support before a crown, bridge or heavy reshaping.

⚠️ Symptoms That May Need a Root Canal

➤Severe or throbbing toothache
➤Pain that wakes you at night
➤Sensitivity to hot or cold that lasts
➤Pain when biting or chewing

➤Swelling of the gum or face
➤A pimple or boil on the gum
➤Darkening of one tooth
➤Loose tooth with bad taste or smell

💡 Not every toothache needs a root canal. Small cavities and mild sensitivity are treated with a simple filling, and early pulp irritation in young teeth may be managed with pulp capping. If a tooth is badly broken below the gum or has very little support left, extraction and an implant may be the better choice.

🔬 Tests Before Treatment

Test	Why it is done
Clinical examination	The dentist checks the tooth, gums and bite, and taps the tooth to find the painful one.
Digital X-ray (IOPA / RVG)	Shows decay depth, root shape and any infection at the root tip, with very low radiation.
Pulp vitality test (cold or electric)	Checks if the nerve is still alive, inflamed or dead.
CBCT 3D scan (if needed)	Shows extra or curved canals, cracks or failed old treatment in 3D.
Blood sugar and blood pressure check	Recommended for diabetic or older patients before treatment and anaesthesia.

🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step

Consultation and X-ray

The endodontist examines the tooth, takes a digital X-ray and explains the plan and cost.

Local anaesthesia

The tooth and gum are numbed so the treatment is painless.

Isolation

A thin rubber sheet (rubber dam) keeps the tooth dry and free from saliva germs.

Opening the tooth

A small opening is made in the top of the tooth to reach the pulp.

Cleaning the canals

Infected pulp is removed with fine rotary files; an apex locator measures exact canal length.

Disinfection

Canals are washed with antiseptic solutions; medicine may be placed between visits if infection is heavy.

Filling the canals

Canals are sealed with gutta-percha and sealer to stop germs coming back.

Restoring the tooth

A filling closes the tooth; a crown is advised for back teeth (charged separately).

Review

A check-up and X-ray confirm the tooth is comfortable and well sealed before you fly home.

⚖️ Types & Techniques

Technique	What is done	Best for
Single-sitting RCT	Cleaning, shaping and filling done in one visit of 60–90 minutes	Teeth without major infection; patients with short stays
Multi-sitting RCT	Medicine placed in the canals between 2–3 visits a few days apart	Teeth with abscess, swelling or heavy infection
Rotary RCT with apex locator	Machine-driven nickel-titanium files and electronic length measurement	Most teeth; faster, more precise cleaning
Re-root canal (re-treatment)	Old filling material removed, canals cleaned and sealed again	Teeth with failed previous root canals
Microscope-assisted RCT	Treatment under a dental microscope to find hidden or calcified canals	Molars with extra or narrow canals, complex cases

📊 Systematic reviews (Ng et al., International Endodontic Journal 2010–2011) found that about 86–93% of root-canal-treated teeth survive 2–10 years, and that a good crown and well-sealed filling improve survival.

📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India

Day	What happens
Day 1	Arrival in India ✈️, airport pick-up and hotel check-in
Day 2	Consultation, digital X-ray, first RCT sitting (single-sitting RCT may be completed today)
Day 3–4	Rest; second sitting if multi-sitting RCT is needed (same-day discharge)
Day 5	Final filling and tooth preparation for a crown if advised
Day 6–7	Crown fitting (if chosen) and final review X-ray – Fly home ✈️

🌱 Recovery After Treatment

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Day 1

Mild soreness or tenderness when biting is normal for 1–3 days; simple painkillers help.

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Days 1–3

Eat soft food and chew on the other side until the final filling or crown is placed.

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Week 1

Most patients are fully comfortable; the temporary filling must not be lost.

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Weeks 1–4

Get the crown fitted on back teeth soon to protect the tooth from cracking.

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Ongoing

Brush twice a day, floss and limit sugar – the treated tooth can still get new decay.

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6–12 months

Review X-ray with your local dentist to confirm the root tip is healing.

🏆 Success Rate

Outcome	Result
Tooth survival at 2–10 years	About 86–93%
Healing of infection at root tip	About 80–90%
Pain relief after treatment	About 95% of patients
Success of re-treatment	About 75–85%
Average treatment time	1–2 visits of 45–90 minutes

Results are best when the tooth has enough healthy structure left, the canals are fully cleaned and sealed, and a crown is placed on back teeth soon after treatment. Cracks, gum disease and delayed crowns lower long-term success.

🩹 Risks & Possible Complications

Root canal treatment is very safe; problems are usually minor and treatable.

•Short-term soreness or swelling for 1–3 days – common, eased by painkillers
•Flare-up of pain or swelling between visits – about 5–10%, sometimes needs antibiotics
•Tooth fracture if a crown is not placed on a back tooth
•Infection coming back over time – about 5–15%, may need re-treatment
•Broken file tip or missed extra canal – uncommon, usually manageable
•Rarely, the tooth cannot be saved and needs extraction

💰 Cost of Root Canal Treatment in India

The cost of root canal treatment in India starts from about USD 79 per tooth. This covers consultation, local anaesthesia, rotary cleaning and shaping of the canals, filling of the canals and a temporary or basic filling. Crowns, CBCT scans and re-treatment of old root canals cost extra, and the price can be higher for molars with 3–4 canals.

Option / Hospital tier	Approx. cost (USD)	Hospital stay	Notes
Root canal treatment, per tooth (this package)	79	Day visit, no admission	Front or premolar tooth, rotary RCT
Molar root canal (3–4 canals)	100 – 150	Day visit	More canals, longer sittings
Re-root canal treatment	150 – 250	Day visit	Removing old filling; often microscope-assisted
Root canal + crown (porcelain-fused-to-metal)	200 – 300	Day visit, 2–3 sittings	Recommended for back teeth
Root canal + zirconia crown (premium clinic)	300 – 450	Day visit, 2–3 sittings	Best appearance and strength

⚠️ Final cost depends on the tooth (front or molar), number of canals, level of infection, need for CBCT or microscope and the crown chosen. Quotes are confirmed after the dentist examines the patient in India.

Root Canal Treatment cost comparison India USA UK Turkey

📋 What the Package Includes

✅ Included

✔Endodontist consultation
✔Digital X-ray of the tooth
✔Local anaesthesia
✔Rotary cleaning and shaping of canals
✔Canal filling with gutta-percha
✔Temporary or basic filling
✔Review visit before you fly home
✔Free airport pick-up, visa letter and interpreter

❌ Not Included

✖Dental crown (PFM, zirconia, E-max)
✖Core build-up or post
✖CBCT 3D scan
✖Re-treatment of old root canals
✖Microscope-assisted treatment
✖Other teeth or extra procedures
✖Medicines bought outside the clinic
✖Flights, hotel and food

✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare

Medical travel journey to India for Root Canal Treatment

Step	Details
1. Send reports	Clear photos of your teeth, any recent dental X-ray (IOPA or OPG) or CBCT scan, a short description of the pain (which tooth, how long, swelling), details of any old fillings, crowns or root canals, and your medical history including diabetes, heart disease and blood thinners.
2. Free opinion & quotes	Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare.
3. Choose hospital & doctor	We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget.
4. Medical visa	The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa.
5. Travel planning	Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital.
6. Treatment in India	Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing.
7. Return & follow-up	Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home.

🎒 Travel Checklist

📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
📌All dental X-rays (IOPA/OPG), CBCT scans, photos of the teeth and current prescriptions
📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists

⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?

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Top Accredited Hospitals

Accredited dental departments and clinics in Delhi NCR such as Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket, Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurugram, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Medanta – The Medicity and Artemis Hospital, plus NABH-accredited specialist dental clinics.

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Senior Specialists

Our partner endodontists hold MDS degrees in conservative dentistry and endodontics and perform hundreds of root canals every year using rotary systems, apex locators and dental microscopes.

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Transparent Pricing

Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.

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End-to-End Support

Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

➤ How much does a root canal cost in India?

A root canal in India starts from about USD 79 per tooth. Molars with more canals cost about USD 100–150, and a root canal with a crown costs about USD 200–450 depending on the crown. This is much less than USD 1,000–1,500 in the USA.

➤ Is root canal treatment painful?

No – with local anaesthesia it feels like a normal filling. Most patients feel much less pain after the treatment than before. Mild soreness for 1–3 days is normal.

➤ How many visits are needed?

Many teeth are finished in a single visit of 60–90 minutes. Teeth with abscess or heavy infection usually need 2–3 visits a few days apart.

➤ How long do I need to stay in India?

About 3–5 days for root canal alone, or 5–7 days if you also want a crown. No hospital stay is needed; you go back to your hotel the same day.

➤ What is the success rate?

About 86–93% of root-canal-treated teeth last many years. Success is higher when a crown is placed on back teeth soon after treatment.

➤ Do I need a crown after a root canal?

Back teeth (premolars and molars) usually need a crown because they become weaker and may crack. Front teeth often only need a good filling. Your dentist will advise you.

➤ Is it better to remove the tooth instead?

Saving your natural tooth is usually better and cheaper than extraction followed by an implant or bridge. Extraction is advised only when the tooth is too broken or the root is cracked.

➤ Can I eat after the treatment?

Wait until the numbness wears off (2–3 hours). Then eat soft food and avoid chewing hard food on that side until the final filling or crown is in place.

➤ When can I return to work?

Most people go back to work the same day or the next day. There is no need for bed rest.

➤ Can children have root canal treatment?

Yes. Milk teeth can have a simpler treatment called pulpectomy or pulpotomy, done by a children's dentist. Permanent teeth in teenagers are treated like adult teeth.

➤ What are the risks?

Risks are low. Short-term soreness is common; about 5–10% have a flare-up of pain or swelling. Over time about 5–15% of teeth may need re-treatment.

➤ Can my family member come with me, and do I need a visa?

Yes, you can bring an attendant. For dental treatment you can travel on an Indian Medical e-Visa, and Satyug Healthcare provides the invitation letter and airport pick-up.

➤ What reports should I send for a free opinion?

Send clear photos of your teeth, any dental X-ray or CBCT, details of your pain and your medical history. We reply with a dentist's opinion and cost estimate in 48–72 hours.

➤ What follow-up do I need after going home?

See your local dentist for a check-up and X-ray after 6–12 months. Our partner dentists can also review your X-rays online if you have any problem.

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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Root Canal Treatment / Endodontic Treatment; NHS: Root canal treatment; Mayo Clinic; Cleveland Clinic: Root Canal; American Association of Endodontists (AAE) patient guidance; European Society of Endodontology Quality Guidelines (2006); Ng YL et al., International Endodontic Journal 2010–2011 systematic reviews on tooth survival and periapical healing. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.