Root Canal in Chembur — Single-Sitting RCT
Save the tooth in one 60–90 minute visit with rotary endodontics, electronic apex location and a written quote — no mid-procedure surcharges.
A single-sitting root canal in Chembur costs from ₹4,500 (front tooth) to ₹7,000 (molar) at Urban Smiles, plus a separate crown from ₹4,500 (PFM) to ₹14,000 (full zirconia). Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar — 3,500+ RCTs at a 97%+ audited success rate — uses rotary NiTi files and an apex locator; 80% of cases finish in one sitting.
Who this is for
- Adults with deep decay or fracture reaching the pulp.
- Teeth with throbbing or night-time pain — pulp is inflamed, often saveable.
- Patients told elsewhere "this needs an extraction" who want a saved-tooth opinion.
- Re-treatment candidates whose previous RCT has failed at the apex.
What we don't do
- We don't recommend extraction when a single-sitting RCT will save the tooth.
- We don't skip the crown to keep the bill low — an unprotected RCT tooth fractures within 2 years far too often.
- We don't force single-sitting on a tooth with active pus — that's a two-visit case for better healing.
- We don't add a crown upgrade (PFM → zirconia) without explaining when it's clinically optional.
When to consider Root Canal Treatment
You may benefit from root canal treatment in Chembur if you notice:
- Severe tooth pain, especially at night
- Heat sensitivity that lingers more than a few seconds
- Swollen gum or face near the tooth
- Pimple-like bump on the gum (sinus tract)
- Tooth darkening compared to neighbours
- Pain on biting
Benefits of Root Canal Treatment at Urban Smiles
- Saves the natural tooth — biomechanically superior to any replacement
- Single-sitting in ~80% of cases — one local-anaesthesia visit, done
- Rotary NiTi files shape canals faster and more predictably than hand files
- Apex locator gives electronic working length to within 0.5 mm — no guesswork
- Same-day crown option keeps the tooth strong from day one
- Written quote before any drilling; no mid-procedure surcharges
How the procedure works
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Diagnosis & RVG
Low-radiation digital RVG shows the canal anatomy and apical status. Cold and electric pulp tests confirm vitality.
Equipment: RVG digital X-ray · pulp tester
Why it matters: ~90% less radiation than film; precise call on whether RCT is the right answer.
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Anaesthesia
Topical gel first, then local anaesthesia (lignocaine with adrenaline). Pulp confirmed numb before access.
Equipment: Topical anaesthetic · LA syringe
Why it matters: Pressure only — not sharp pain. We won't start until you confirm numb.
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Access & rubber dam
Pulp chamber accessed through a small occlusal opening; rubber dam isolates the tooth from saliva and bacteria.
Equipment: High-speed handpiece · rubber dam
Why it matters: Sterile field — the single biggest predictor of long-term success.
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Cleaning & shaping
Rotary NiTi files (e.g. ProTaper Gold) shape each canal to the apex; an electronic apex locator confirms working length.
Equipment: Rotary endo motor · apex locator · NiTi files
Why it matters: Faster, more predictable shaping than hand files; no over- or under-instrumentation.
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Disinfection
Sodium hypochlorite + EDTA irrigation flushes every millimetre of the canal system; ultrasonic activation if indicated.
Equipment: Irrigation syringe · ultrasonic activator
Why it matters: Kills bacteria and dissolves the smear layer — what determines whether the RCT lasts.
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Obturation
Biocompatible gutta-percha and sealer pack the canal three-dimensionally. Post-op RVG confirms a tight apical seal.
Equipment: Gutta-percha · root-canal sealer
Why it matters: Permanent seal against re-infection; visible apical fill on the post-op X-ray.
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Crown (same-day where possible)
PFM, emax or zirconia crown protects the brittle RCT-treated tooth from fracture. Same-day in selected cases via in-house workflow.
Equipment: 3D intraoral scanner · lab liaison
Why it matters: Tooth restored to function in one visit; no temporary fracture risk.
Who is eligible?
- Deep decay reaching the pulp
- Symptomatic tooth (lingering heat sensitivity, throbbing)
- Apical abscess or sinus tract
- Trauma-cracked tooth with exposed pulp
- Failed previous RCT needing retreatment
Aftercare & recovery
- Chew on the opposite side for 24–48 hours
- Avoid very hot or very cold food on day one
- Complete prescribed antibiotics if given — finish the full course
- Brush and floss normally from day 2
- Return for the permanent crown within 2 weeks — unprotected RCT teeth fracture under load
Why choose Urban Smiles for Root Canal Treatment in Chembur
Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar has completed 3,500+ root canals at a 97%+ audited success rate. Rotary NiTi systems (e.g. ProTaper Gold) with electronic apex location only — no hand-file-only protocols. Same-day crown available in selected cases. Evening slots until 9 PM Mon–Sat.
Transparent pricing — what raises it, what's included
Floor price plus a written quote before any drilling. No hidden charges.
From ₹4,500 (front tooth) — RCT only; crown billed separately
Included at floor:
- Pre-op RVG
- Local anaesthesia
- Single-sitting RCT (where clinically suitable)
- Post-op RVG
- Temporary filling
What raises the cost:
- Premolar RCT (~₹5,500), molar RCT (~₹7,000) — more canals, more time
- Re-treatment of a failed previous RCT (~₹9,500–₹13,000)
- Crown after RCT — ₹4,500 (PFM) to ₹14,000 (full zirconia)
- Microscope-assisted endodontics for calcified or curved canals
- Apicoectomy if a non-surgical approach won't resolve the apical lesion
EMI:
0% interest on totals above ₹10,000 · 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 months
Bajaj Finserv · HDFC · ICICI EasyEMI · Credit-card EMI
Cashless insurance partners: Star Health · HDFC ERGO · ICICI Lombard · Niva Bupa · Care Health · Tata AIG · Reliance
Most retail dental policies exclude routine RCT; corporate plans sometimes include limited cover. We check your policy wording before quoting and handle cashless pre-authorisation in-house when cover applies.
Consultation: ₹300 consultation fee only. Treatment is quoted separately in writing.
Bring a competitor quote. If our plan is more expensive for equivalent work, we'll explain why — or match it.
Dr. Prasanna Dhatavkar — Endodontist & Chief Dental Surgeon
Credentials: BDS · MDS · FIOI (USA) · PhD — D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune
Case volume: 3,500+ root canals completed
Outcomes: 97%+ success at last clinic audit (post-op apical seal verified on RVG)
Endodontic outcomes are decided by canal cleaning and apical seal — both depend on rotary NiTi technique and apex-locator discipline. Volume + audited success rate beats marketing language every time.
Root Canal Treatment — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything patients in Chembur and Mumbai ask before their root canal treatment appointment.
Surgery is under local anaesthesia; pulp is confirmed numb before access. Most patients rate the discomfort lower than a deep filling. We won't use the word "painless" — we'll walk you through what to expect honestly.
Front tooth ~₹4,500, premolar ~₹5,500, molar ~₹7,000. Crown is separate — ₹4,500 (PFM) to ₹14,000 (full zirconia). Re-treatment of a failed previous RCT runs ₹9,500–₹13,000. Written quote before we start.
In about 80% of cases, yes. Exceptions are teeth with active pus, severely curved or calcified canals, and re-treatment cases — those benefit from a two-visit approach for better disinfection and healing.
With a crown on top and 6-monthly recall, 15–25+ years is realistic. Without a crown, the unprotected tooth fractures within 2 years far too often — we won't skip the crown to keep the bill low.
The infection won't resolve on its own. Best case: chronic low-grade abscess. Worst case: tooth loss, jawbone infection, or facial cellulitis requiring hospitalisation. Treating it early is the cheap option.
Almost always yes when the tooth is structurally restorable. Saving the natural tooth is biomechanically superior; extraction + implant + crown also costs 3–4× more upfront and adds 3–5 months of healing.
A non-vital tooth becomes brittle and loses its blood supply. A crown distributes chewing forces and prevents vertical root fracture — the single biggest cause of late RCT failure.
A few hours — once the local anaesthesia wears off. Stick to soft food and chew on the opposite side until the permanent crown is fitted.
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