{"id":31980,"date":"2022-08-30T11:14:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T05:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=31980"},"modified":"2025-08-13T16:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:34:12","slug":"root-canal-vs-implant-what-is-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/root-canal-vs-implant-what-is-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Root Canal vs Implant: What is best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The search for the best way to deal with a tooth that is fractured has made people ask, \u201cWhat\u2019s the best option between root canal vs implant?\u201d Both options can save your tooth <\/a>from being irreparably fractured or even lost, but they are quite different. For some people who have an acute risk of fracturing their teeth, one option may be more suitable than the other. However, in other cases, both these solutions may seem like viable options. In general, it\u2019s good to get informed about all the pros and cons before you choose which one is better for you personally. Read on to learn more about what makes each treatment option unique and how they differ from each other. If you think that either of these two solutions could be useful, speak with your dentist about them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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A root canal is often recommended if a tooth has fractured or broken. The idea is to remove the source of the issue so that the tooth can remain healthy, free of pain, and keep its place in the jawbone. A bit of tooth anatomy: The tooth has a crown (the visible part you brush, floss and whiten), a root that goes below the gum line and connects the tooth to the jawbone<\/a>, and a pulp (a soft living tissue inside the tooth). Problems that arise from the pulp are called \u201cdental emergencies.\u201d If not treated, they can cause major damage to the tooth, the gums, and even the surrounding teeth<\/a>. The best way to treat a dental emergency like a fractured tooth or damaged pulp is with a root canal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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An implant is a fixed dental restoration that is placed into the bone where a tooth was lost. The implant, made of titanium, acts as an artificial root that can then be used to put an artificial tooth on top of it. In other words, an implant is a tooth replacement method, whereas a root canal is a method of saving a tooth that was in danger of being lost. An implant is best for saving a tooth that cannot be saved with a root canal. An example would be a wisdom tooth that grew crooked or has been fractured from decay or injury. Another situation in which an implant can be used is when a tooth is too decayed to be saved with a root canal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Which is better? Root canal or Implant?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

An important thing to remember is that the choice to do a root canal or an implant will depend on the specific situation and your dentist\u2019s recommendations. For example, if your tooth has been fractured, you probably won\u2019t have much choice. You\u2019ll likely need to get a root canal to save the tooth. But if you are choosing the treatment method yourself, it\u2019s a good idea to consider the three main things: your health, the current condition of the tooth, and the quality of the bone where the tooth is positioned. You should also think about how long you plan to keep the tooth. If you plan to have your tooth for life, getting an implant is probably a better choice. However, if you only need to keep the tooth for a few months, a root canal might do the trick.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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