Clinica Crocetta’s Microsurgical Endodontics Department in Milan performs root canal treatments and retreatments under operating microscope with Dr. Antonella Tolosa Such, saving teeth that other clinics would extract. English-speaking consultations available, including for emergency abscess and pain.
Modern endodontics under the microscope
Microsurgical endodontics uses a dental operating microscope to visualise the canal anatomy at high magnification. This allows complete cleaning and disinfection of accessory and curved canals that the naked eye cannot detect, dramatically increasing the success rate of root canal treatments.
First treatment and retreatment
First-time root canal treatments have high success rates; retreatments (correcting previously failed canals) are more demanding but achievable when the tooth is restorable. Many teeth labelled ‘to extract’ elsewhere can be saved with microsurgical retreatment.
Is it painful?
Modern root canal treatment under local anaesthesia is not painful — the pain associated with the ‘tooth nerve’ is the pain of the infection that precedes treatment, not of the procedure itself. Some mild tenderness for a few days after is normal and managed with common analgesics.
Apicectomy (surgical endodontics)
When orthograde retreatment is not feasible, an apicectomy removes the apical portion of the root and seals it surgically. The clinic performs this with microsurgical technique, preserving as much tooth structure as possible.
Urgent care for pain and abscess
For acute pain or abscess the clinic can typically see patients on an emergency basis. The fastest channel is WhatsApp at +39 373 853 9107. Definitive treatment proceeds once acute symptoms are controlled.
What international and Italian patients say about Endodontics
Reviews translated from Italian. Original verified reviews available on our Google Business profile (4.9★ · 287 reviews).
Nicola G. · Root canal treatment · ★★★★★
Root canal of a molar I thought I would have to extract. Dr. Tolosa Such saved it with a microscope-assisted endodontic treatment. Painless and precise. She explained everything with great professionalism. Top-level endodontics — one less tooth to lose. I recommend Crocetta in Milan without hesitation.
Beatrice F. · Endodontic retreatment · ★★★★★
I had an old root canal done poorly that was causing pain. Dr. Tolosa Such performed a complex retreatment under the microscope and resolved it definitively. Outstanding skill and patience. She saved my tooth when elsewhere they were already talking about extraction. For endodontics in Milan she is genuinely excellent.
Daniele M. · Urgent root canal · ★★★★★
I arrived with an abscess and intense pain. They saw me as an emergency and Dr. Tolosa Such managed the root canal calmly and precisely. The pain disappeared straight away. Organised, clean, technological practice. Availability that is rare these days. Thanks to the whole Crocetta team.
Federico C. · All-on-6 lower arch · ★★★★★
Complete All-on-6 rehabilitation after years of a removable prosthesis I hated. Dr. Gucciardino is a specialist in full-arch rehabilitations — you can see the experience. Fixed teeth, perfect chewing, natural smile. Quality implants. I should have done it earlier instead of wasting money elsewhere. Thanks to the whole Crocetta team.
Frequently asked questions
Does a root canal hurt?
Not during the procedure (under local anaesthesia). Mild sensitivity for a few days afterwards is normal.
Why save a tooth instead of extracting and implanting?
Natural teeth retain proprioception and the periodontal ligament — irreplaceable features. Implants are excellent when saving the tooth is not feasible.
Can a treated tooth get reinfected?
Yes, occasionally — retreatment or apicectomy can resolve it without extracting the tooth.
What is a microscope-assisted root canal?
A root canal performed at high magnification, allowing detection and treatment of fine anatomy invisible to the naked eye — higher success rate.
Is endodontics covered by insurance?
Often yes, partially or fully — itemised invoices in English are available for reimbursement.
Looking for an English-speaking dentist in Milan?
The first visit at Clinica Crocetta is complimentary and includes diagnosis, digital scan and a personalised treatment plan in a single appointment. Learn more on our dedicated page: Centro di Chirurgia Orale Milano.
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Information for educational purposes, not a substitute for a clinical examination. Clinica Crocetta, Largo della Crocetta 1, Milan.