The difference between root canal treatment and dental implant is that the operation object, the operation method and the operation time are all different.
1. Object of operation: Root canal treatment is the operation for teeth with dental diseases, while dental implant is for the mouth with missing teeth, and the operation is carried out in the missing teeth area.
2. The way of operation: Root canal treatment is to clean the pulp inside the tooth by using specialized instruments; dental implant is to prepare a cavity in the jawbone and implant the implant to place the crown to simulate the function of natural teeth.
3. Operation time: Root canal treatment can be completed in about one week to one month, while dental implantation alone takes four to six months to complete.
If the tooth is able to undergo root canal treatment, it is recommended to undergo root canal treatment first, and only if the tooth cannot be preserved will dental implants be needed.