Treatment planning starts before the flight
For international patients, procedure choice is tied to airport timing, first-day logistics, and how predictable the clinic sequence feels.
Treatment Detail
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside the tooth, disinfects the canals, and seals them to help you keep the natural tooth. At Cellavia, we also assess whether the tooth needs retreatment, a post buildup, or a crown afterward for long-term stability.
Prosthodontic smile planningMaterial and shade matchingConservative option review first
Tooth-Saving Treatment
Dt. Seda Hazal Kuru
Prosthodontist — Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Endodontic planning focuses on saving the tooth predictably, then deciding how to reinforce it afterward for long-term function.
Doctor-led
Case planning
Implants
Core focus
Structured
Treatment flow
15+ years
Team experience
Travel-Aware Decision
Patients evaluate this treatment inside a full Istanbul plan
Treatment fit, appointment count, recovery pacing, and the practical feel of the trip usually get compared together rather than as separate decisions.
The city still shapes the decision
People compare how manageable the broader stay feels, not just whether the treatment itself sounds right on paper.
Recovery rhythm matters too
Longer or staged treatments are easier to commit to when patients can picture the quieter hours between appointments.
Am I a Candidate?
- Lingering pain to hot, cold, or biting pressure
- Deep decay close to or inside the nerve space
- Swelling, abscess, or recurring infection around a tooth root
- Previously treated tooth with ongoing symptoms or X-ray changes
How Long Does It Take?
- 1.Clinical exam and X-ray review
- 2.Local anaesthesia and root canal access
- 3.Canal cleaning, shaping, and disinfection
- 4.Sealing the canals and planning the final restoration
Recovery and Pain Expectations
Mild soreness for 1 to 3 days is common after treatment. Chewing comfort usually improves as inflammation settles and the final restoration is completed.
Frequently Asked Questions for Patients
We prepared these questions around the decision points patients most often ask before booking this treatment, travelling to Istanbul, or comparing alternatives.
Is root canal treatment painful?
Treatment is performed under local anaesthesia, so the procedure itself should be comfortable. Mild soreness for a few days afterward is common and manageable.
When is retreatment needed?
Retreatment may be recommended when a previously treated tooth still has infection, persistent symptoms, or incomplete root filling visible on X-ray.
Will I need a crown after a root canal?
Many back teeth benefit from a crown after root canal treatment because they become more brittle and need long-term structural protection.
Get Started
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Tell us about your case and our team will prepare a personalised treatment outline — with no obligation.
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