How Long Does It Take To Do A Root Canal And A Crown. Ignoring the problem will not make the pain stop. If the dentist determines that the crown won’t come off (or at least not easily or predictably), then they’ll have to drill the hole (access cavity) right through it to perform the treatment (see picture below).
In the case of a single canal, the procedure can go from 30 to 60 minutes. The tooth wouldn't settle, so they wanted to wait. I had a temporary crown on a root canaled tooth for six months.
The tooth wouldn't settle, so they wanted to wait.
Although a more complex tooth may require more time, up to about 90 minutes. Therefore, if there is only minor damage and no sign of decay or inflammation a dentist probably won’t feel it’s necessary to do a root canal. In the following sections we will be discussing the factors that decide the duration of each appointment as well as the number of appointments it takes to complete the procedure. It can sometimes be done in one appointment but may require two.