# Single-visit or multiple-visit root canal: which is better?

Reviewed by [Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136)](https://kashyapdental.com.np/dr-rekha-pandey)

**Short answer:** Neither is clearly better: a Cochrane review of 47 studies found no difference in X-ray healing at one year between single-visit and multiple-visit root canal treatment ([Cochrane review, 2022](https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD005296_should-root-canal-treatment-be-performed-one-dental-visit-or-over-several-visits)). At Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics in Butwal, single-visit RCT costs NPR 10,000 and multi-visit RCT NPR 8,000–12,000, done by Dr. Rekha Pandey (BDS), who recommends one or the other after the X-ray and examination. This guide is part of our [root canal treatment in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/root-canal) pages; see all [dental prices in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices).

## What does each option cost?

| Treatment | Price (NPR) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| [Root canal (RCT), single visit](https://kashyapdental.com.np/root-canal) | NPR 10,000 | A crown is usually advised afterwards |
| [Root canal (RCT), multiple visits](https://kashyapdental.com.np/root-canal) | NPR 8,000–12,000 |  |

Prices last updated: 24 October 2026. Your exact cost is explained and agreed before treatment starts.

A crown is usually advised afterwards; see [root canal cost in Nepal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/root-canal-cost-nepal) for root canal and crown totals.

## What did the research find?

A 2022 Cochrane review of 47 studies compared the two approaches ([Cochrane review, 2022](https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD005296_should-root-canal-treatment-be-performed-one-dental-visit-or-over-several-visits)):

- X-ray healing at one year: no difference
- Pain: single-visit treatment may cause slightly more pain in the first week
- Overall: neither approach is clearly better

## How many visits does a root canal take?

Root canal treatment typically takes one to three visits. The dentist recommends single-visit or multi-visit treatment after the X-ray and examination.

## Which suits me?

Single-visit treatment is finished in one appointment, which helps if you are only in Butwal for a short time; see [dental treatment during a visit home](https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/dental-treatment-during-a-visit-home). Whether your tooth suits single-visit treatment is decided by the dentist after the X-ray and examination.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is single-sitting RCT more painful?

It may cause slightly more pain in the first week, a Cochrane review found; healing on X-ray at one year was the same ([Cochrane review, 2022](https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD005296_should-root-canal-treatment-be-performed-one-dental-visit-or-over-several-visits)).

### Is a one-visit root canal cheaper?

Not necessarily: single-visit RCT costs NPR 10,000, and multi-visit RCT NPR 8,000–12,000.

### How many visits does RCT take?

Root canal treatment typically takes one to three visits.

## Read next

- https://kashyapdental.com.np/root-canal
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/root-canal-cost-nepal
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/is-root-canal-painful
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices

## Sources

- [Cochrane, Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2022](https://www.cochrane.org/evidence/CD005296_should-root-canal-treatment-be-performed-one-dental-visit-or-over-several-visits)

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

## Clinic details
- **Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics**, Butwal (काश्यप डेन्टल एन्ड एस्थेटिक्स)
- Address: Tilottama Path (Hospital Line), near Gastrocare, Butwal 32907, Lumbini Province, Nepal (तिलोत्तमा पथ (हस्पिटल लाइन), ग्यास्ट्रोकेयर नजिक, बुटवल). On Hospital Line (Tilottama Path), next to Gastrocare. Plus code MFX8+29 Butwal.
- Phone / WhatsApp: +977 974-3679953 (https://wa.me/9779743679953)
- Email: kashyapdcaa@gmail.com
- Opening hours: every day, 8 AM–6 PM
    - Sunday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Monday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Tuesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Wednesday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Thursday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Friday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
    - Saturday: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Payment: Cash, eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay / bank QR, debit and credit cards
- Doctors: Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136), performs every treatment except braces and aligners; Dr. Madhav Pandey, MDS Orthodontics (NMC 15670), plans and treats every braces and clear aligner case.
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Source: https://kashyapdental.com.np/guides/single-visit-vs-multiple-visit-root-canal