Cost Comparison of a Molar Root Canal Treatment vs Extraction

Cost comparison of a molar root canal treatment vs. extraction

 

RCT

  
RCT $1500
(avg. specialist price)		 $900*
(Root Canal Dentists)
Build up

$200

$200
PFM

$1500

rcd

 

 $1500
Total

$3200

$2600

 

vs.
 

 

EXTRACTION

  
  Simple Extraction $250  
 

rcd

Bridge (PFMx3) $4500

rcd

Implant $2500

PFM $1500
Total

$4750

  • Potential for trauma to
    supporting teeth.
  • Increased potential for
    complications later.

$4250

Potential added costs
– without sinus lift
– without bone graft
– simple extraction only

 

*Price for molar root canal treatment at Root Canal Dentists is $900 making the total price of treatment=$2600.

Therefore, if your tooth is still salvageable, it makes more sense financially to save the tooth with root canal treatment.