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Failed Root Canal Retreatment | Dr Rupali Karale, Bengaluru
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Can a failed root canal be treated again?

Answer verified by LinQMD Care Team Last updated 08 Aug 2026
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Yes. Many failed root canal treatments can be successfully managed through endodontic retreatment or, in selected cases, endodontic surgery. The appropriate treatment depends on the cause of the failure and the condition of the tooth. Dr. Rupali Karale has extensive experience in managing complex retreatment cases while focusing on preserving natural teeth whenever possible.

Written by Dr. Rupali Karale, BDS (Vasant Dada Patil Dental College, Sangli  -  Shivaji University, 2001), MDS  -  Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai University, 2005), DNB  -  Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2007), Professor and Head of the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, KLE Society's Institute of Dental Sciences, Bengaluru, Best Paper Award  -  12th ISPRP National Conference (2019), Member  -  Academic Council and Board of Studies (PG), RGUHS, 30+ National and International Publications, Consultant Conservative Dentist and Endodontist. Phone: +91 94814 88247.

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