Root Canal Treatment (RCT) Cost in Pune

What does root canal treatment cost in Pune?

Root canal treatment at Clove Dental starts from ₹4,600 for a front tooth (1–2 canals) and goes up to ₹10,500 for a molar (3–4 canals). The dental crown placed after RCT is quoted separately. An itemised cost breakdown covering both the RCT and the crown is provided at the first appointment, before any clinical commitment is made.

Why do molars cost more to treat than front teeth?

Molars have 3–4 root canals compared to 1–2 in incisors. Each canal must be individually located, cleaned, shaped, irrigated, and filled. Molar anatomy is also more variable, curved, calcified, or accessory canals increase the complexity and time required. The higher fee for molar RCT accurately reflects the greater clinical effort, not an arbitrary pricing difference.

What is the total cost of root canal treatment including the dental crown?

The total investment for a fully restored tooth combines the RCT cost (₹4,600–₹10,500) and the dental crown. At Clove Dental, both costs are presented together at the initial consultation so you understand the complete financial picture upfront, with no surprises after treatment begins.

What clinical factors make RCT cost higher at some clinics?

Specialist endodontist involvement, rotary NiTi instrumentation (faster and safer than manual files), electronic apex locators for accurate root length measurement, rubber dam isolation (essential for infection control), digital X-rays for precise diagnosis, and quality of obturation material all contribute to a higher, and more justified, fee. At Clove Dental, all of these are standard rather than upgrades.

Is single-sitting RCT cheaper than multi-sitting treatment?

The total fee is similar at Clove Dental regardless of sitting count. Single-sitting RCT suits contained infections with uncomplicated anatomy. Multi-sitting RCT, with a calcium hydroxide antimicrobial dressing between visits, is chosen for severe infections to ensure complete bacterial elimination before sealing. The approach is determined by clinical need; pricing is not structured to incentivise unnecessary extra visits.

Is root canal treatment more cost-effective than extracting the tooth?

In the vast majority of cases, yes. Extraction removes the immediate problem but triggers jawbone resorption and tooth drift, eventually requiring an implant (₹24,700–₹63,900) or bridge to maintain function. RCT plus a crown preserves your natural tooth root, maintains jawbone, and is consistently less expensive than extraction followed by tooth replacement.

What does a failed root canal retreatment cost?

Endodontic retreatment, removing previous filling material, re-cleaning and resealing the canals, typically costs ₹4,000–₹11,000 depending on the tooth type, case complexity, and material removal requirements. It is always the recommended approach before extraction is considered for a failing root canal-treated tooth.

How does delayed treatment affect the total cost?

A tooth requiring RCT today may develop a spreading abscess or bone loss if treatment is postponed. Severe infections may require surgical drainage, intravenous antibiotics, or hospitalisation, costs that dramatically exceed timely RCT. The financial case for prompt treatment is straightforward: early intervention is consistently less expensive, less complex, and less painful than managing an advanced dental infection.

Verified Ratings

Average rating of 4.9

Nafis Seraj

This was my first visit to Glove Dental Clinic for my Root Canal at the age of 80Years. Dr. Saima is highly skilled, professional, polite and we'll mannered. She provides me very good guidance for my dental health also. With professional Doctor like Dr. Saima Glove Dental Clinic is the best Dental Clinic.

Ravi kiran Reddy

Singasandra,kudlu clove is excellent treatment by ma'am.My mother has taken the treatment of implantation,filling and root canal treatment taken by my mother.It is very good.Now she is able to eat very well

Sudha Bhushan

I took teeth whitening treatment and Dr Vinodh really did a good job as the procedure was painless and comfortable.Dr Abinaya helped filling my chipped off tooth. The total experience here in Clove dental Nungambakkam was seamless.

Kutty Satya

I felt very much comfortable to share my problems in teeth and very simple and stepwise treatments were suggested to me by Dr. Babu Salam, he is a very humble and highly talented doctor I had ever met, he never confused me with hitech words, he shown real care and interest towards my gums health. EVERYONE MUST VISIT THIS PLACE. There are some teeth problems which might not even know and it might give us pain but slowly compromises our chewing functions. Tooth that is irregulary placed also needs attention, it has severe impact on our over all health as well. They offer 3D scanning service and Clearcorrect aligners, which is an renowned international brand. Dr. Bala is a very calm and clear headed personality, yet another humble and a very warm person. You need not go to Texas to get the Aligners, just visit our near and dear Clove Dental Clinic Selaiyur.

Manu N

I had a good and feel free experience at the Clove dental clinic near Bannerghatta Fortis hospital. I had undergone a surgery for the front tooth and Procedure was done by, Dr.Pratuyusha. she was excellent and friendly And her way of treatment made us a good comfortable. She explained the procedure well before and it went very smooth, quick and painless procedure. THANK YOU @Clove dental(fortis hospital)