Root Canal Treatment in Naples — Save Your Tooth

What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment (endodontic therapy) removes infected or inflamed pulp tissue from inside the tooth, cleans and shapes the root canals, then seals them with a biocompatible filling material. The tooth is then restored — usually with a crown on back teeth — and functions normally for years.

The goal is to save the tooth rather than extract it. A natural tooth is always the best long-term option when it can be preserved.

When is root canal treatment needed?

• Deep tooth decay that has reached the pulp
• Dental abscess — infection at the root tip causing swelling or a dental "gum boil"
• Cracked or fractured tooth where bacteria have entered the pulp
• Tooth trauma — injury that has damaged the pulp
• Severe toothache with sensitivity to heat that lingers after the stimulus is removed

What to expect

1. Assessment — X-ray or CBCT to assess the root canal anatomy and extent of infection
2. Anaesthesia — local anaesthetic makes the tooth completely numb
3. Canal treatment — pulp tissue removed, canals cleaned, shaped, and disinfected (typically 45–90 minutes)
4. Sealing — canals filled with gutta-percha; temporary or permanent coronal restoration placed
5. Final restoration — crown placed at a follow-up appointment to protect the tooth long-term

Root canal treatment for tourists in Naples

Dr.ssa Michela Marcato specialises in endodontics and performs root canal treatments with rotary instrumentation and electronic apex locators for precision and efficiency. Root canal treatment in Naples costs significantly less than equivalent care in the UK, Ireland, the USA, or Northern Europe.

Related services

• Emergency dentist Naples — same-day care for severe toothache
• Dental prosthetics — crowns and restorations after root canal treatment
• Cosmetic dentistry — if the tooth also needs aesthetic restoration