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Microscopic examination in London

Microscopic examination allows us to detect dental cracks and internal damage that are invisible to the naked eye. A consultation assesses your suitability and the time your case will need.

Performed by Dr Neha Patel, specialist in endodontics (GDC No. 150517).

  • GDC-registered specialist endodontist
  • £195 consultation with a written plan
A treatment consultation at London Dental Specialists
GDC-registered specialist endodontistLondon Dental Specialists

Identifying the cause of hidden tooth pain

You may feel a sharp sensitivity that disappears as quickly as it arrived. It is frustrating when a tooth feels broken, yet your dentist cannot find the crack. We use advanced dental operating microscopes to find these hidden fractures. This precision lets us diagnose cracked tooth syndrome and incomplete fractures that standard exams often miss. If you are struggling with unexplained pain, we provide endodontics in London to identify the exact source of the problem, using diagnostic tests that help us avoid exploratory treatment.

Dr Patel combines these microscopic views with 3D CBCT imaging and pulp vitality tests, using thermal stimuli to gauge nerve response and tooth sensitivity. This combined approach matters most for complex cases, such as dental trauma care or luxation, letting us build a targeted plan that preserves the natural tooth and stops the infection spreading.

Precision diagnosis for complex cracks

Finding a hairline fracture takes more than a standard visual check. We use microscopic examination to identify damage that often stays invisible to the naked eye, so you get the correct treatment from the start rather than the wrong clinical choice. Dr Patel uses this high-resolution magnification to decide whether a tooth can be saved through pulp capping or needs more intensive work.

Cost and accuracy matter most to patients. We provide a diagnosis-first consultation so pricing is transparent and based on a verified clinical need. Once the plan is set, we provide a detailed root canal aftercare guide to support your recovery.

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Who benefits from high-magnification imaging

Many patients arrive anxious about the state of their teeth, or worried that a tooth is already lost. We provide a calm environment where you can be honest about your concerns without judgement. Dr Patel uses these tools to find hairline cracks or hidden infections that a standard X-ray often misses, and this precision helps decide whether a tooth is saveable through a pulpotomy or needs root canal retreatment. Dr Patel uses this technology to check the diagnosis is accurate before any treatment begins.

The consultation covers your specific needs, including the time required and the cost of the examination.

Your path to crack detection

Visualising the tooth structure

We use a dental microscope to examine your tooth at high magnification, so we can see hairline fractures invisible to the naked eye. It is a non-invasive process: we simply observe the tooth surface and internal structure to find the exact location of the damage.

Determining the clinical need

Once the crack is located, we assess whether the tooth can be kept. Some cases need a root amputation to remove a damaged root while keeping the rest of the tooth. Others may need an apicoectomy to treat inflammation at the root tip.

How we plan the intervention

We explain the findings and the steps needed to resolve the issue. This stage sets out the risks and the likely timeline for your case, and we give you a clear plan before any active treatment begins.

Performing the precision repair

Using the microscope, we carry out the endodontic work with close accuracy. This precision reduces the risk of complications, and we work carefully to protect the structural integrity of the tooth.

Verifying the result

We carry out a final check to confirm the crack is managed and the tooth is stable. Your consultation sets out the total time and cost these steps involve.

Precision diagnosis and endodontic care

We use advanced dental operating microscopes for a precise diagnosis of tooth fractures. This magnification lets us treat infected tooth pulp using precision instruments and advanced materials for canal disinfection, and to carry out microsurgery that preserves the natural tooth and restores oral health.

We use bioactive materials to stimulate dentine bridge formation and support pulp healing, and we also offer regenerative treatment as an alternative to traditional apexogenesis procedures. The practice is led by Dr Ope Sodeinde, GDC-registered specialist periodontist (GDC No. 104071).

We apply these technologies across a range of specialist services, including root canal retreatment, apicoectomy, and cracked tooth treatment, as well as dental trauma care and treatment for luxation.

Specialist endodontic standards

We maintain a calm, unhurried manner so every patient feels heard, with honest options and no-pressure consultations. You can find details of endodontics costs in London to help you plan your visit.

Common concerns about crack detection

How much does microscopic examination cost?

We confirm the cost at your initial consultation, once we have identified the specific needs of your tooth.

How long does microscopic examination take?

The duration is assessed at your consultation. We allow the clinician sufficient time to identify the precise location and depth of any cracks.

Is microscopic examination uncomfortable?

We keep you comfortable throughout. If you feel anxious, we can discuss anaesthetic options.

Who is this suitable for?

This is for patients with suspected dental cracks that are difficult to see with the naked eye. We often combine this with CBCT 3D imaging to get a complete view of the tooth anatomy and root canal.

Identify the source of your pain

Finding the exact cause of a crack or infection takes precision. We use high-magnification tools to see what is invisible to the naked eye. This lets Dr Patel determine whether your tooth will survive.

The specific requirements for your case are set at a clinical assessment. We explain what happens at your root canal consultation and how to book so you know what to expect from the first visit.

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Further endodontic information for microscopic examination

We offer a range of specialist procedures for complex root and pulp problems. Depending on what the examination finds, we may recommend pulp capping to protect the nerve or a pulpotomy to remove part of the pulp. Where a specific root is too compromised to save, we carry out root amputation.

Precision is central to our work. We use the 3D scan to map root anatomy before treatment begins, and you can find details of endodontics costs in London and our root canal aftercare guide to help you prepare for your visit.

You receive a written plan and an itemised quote that is yours to keep and use at any other practice. You can arrange your assessment with Dr Patel to determine the next steps for your care.

The consultation fee is £195, which is credited toward your treatment if you proceed with us. Payment particulars can be discussed with our staff.

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Who carries out your treatment

Your specialists

Dr Neha Patel, Specialist in Endodontics

Dr Neha Patel

Specialist in endodonticsGDC No. 150517

Profile and qualifications

Dr Ope Sodeinde, Specialist in Periodontics

Dr Ope Sodeinde

GDC-registered specialist periodontistGDC No. 104071

Profile and qualifications

Patient reviews

What our patients say

Real, verified Google reviews from patients of London Dental Specialists.

“Recently had a tooth extracted and I was feeling anxious, but the staff was super calming and the procedure was quick and painless.”

Megan Kennedy · Google review

“This was my first specialist root canal treatment with Dr Neha Patel and I felt very reassured in her ability.”

Jordan CS · Google review

“A few months after a failed re-root canal treatment at a different Dental Surgery I started looking for a Dentist that I can trust and from speaking to Dr Ope I felt that he was trustworthy as he really cared.”

Sarah Faith · Google review

“Dr Ope and his team really helped to put me at ease and there was no pain at all in the procedure.”

Kirsty L · Google review

“My latest treatment at London Dental has been an extraction with implant insertion and gum graft followed by 2 root canal treatments and three new crowns.”

Lindy Stacey · Google review

“This required root canal treatment (completed by Dr Neha Patel) and then the fitting of a crown, after complex work to reshape the tooth (completed by Dr Ope Sodeinde).”

Andrew Budd · Google review

“It was a journey, but Ope and the team successfully helped me deal with an old root canal, failed crown and decayed tooth.”

Chris Williams · Google review

“Rather than the extraction, they carefully operated a root canal.”

Jingyuan Wang · Google review

“Ope, based on the condition of my affected tooth, why I should have dental implant as opposed to the root canal treatment (I really wanted to keep my natural tooth) I wanted.”

Sammy Adoki · Google review

“Follow up hygienist appointment by Miss O'Keefe and root canal by Dr Patel were the same excellent high standards.”

C Skerritt · Google review

“The tooth extraction was so painless I didn't even realise Dr Ope had extracted the tooth.”

Sarah Faith · Google review

“If I was having a dental implant I would definitely be running to sit in Dr Ope's chair as I know the experience would be pain free.”

Sarah Faith · Google review
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