##  [Endodontic Retreatment](/endodontic-retreatment) 

  ##  [Endodontic Retreatment](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/endodontic-retreatment-0) 

  

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Definition

A non‑surgical repeat of root canal therapy in which a previous intracanal obturation is unsealed and removed, the root canal system is re‑instrumented, disinfected and reshaped as needed, and a new root filling is placed to treat or prevent persistent or new intraradicular infection or failure of the original treatment.