Root canal quotes in Lucknow are usually accurate. The problem is that they are usually incomplete, because a back tooth that has had a root canal almost always needs a crown, and the crown frequently costs more than the root canal did.
Budget for both from the start. A root canal without the crown that should follow it is the most common way patients end up paying twice, first for the treatment and later for the extraction and implant after the untreated tooth fractures.
Root Canal Cost breakdown
| Item | Typical range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Front tooth (single canal) | ₹3,000 – ₹6,000 | Simplest anatomy, usually one visit. |
| Premolar | ₹4,000 – ₹7,000 | One or two canals. |
| Molar | ₹5,000 – ₹9,000 | Three or four canals, more chair time. |
| Re-treatment of a failed RCT | ₹7,000 – ₹15,000 | Old filling material has to be removed before the canal can be re-cleaned. |
| Post and core | ₹2,000 – ₹5,000 | Needed when very little tooth structure remains to hold a crown. |
| Crown, metal-ceramic | ₹4,000 – ₹8,000 | The economical option, adequate for back teeth. |
| Crown, zirconia | ₹8,000 – ₹18,000 | Stronger and more aesthetic, no dark gum margin. |
Indicative Lucknow market ranges, 2026. These are city-wide ranges, not a Redefine Dental quotation.
What moves the price
Which tooth
Cost tracks canal count. A front tooth has one canal, a molar can have four, and each has to be located, cleaned, shaped and sealed individually.
First treatment or re-treatment
Re-treating a previously root-filled tooth means removing the old material first, often past a post. It takes longer and costs more than the original treatment did.
Single sitting or multiple visits
Single-sitting treatment is not automatically more expensive. Where an active abscess needs a medicament between visits, the extra appointment reflects the infection, not a surcharge.
The crown that follows
This is the part that dominates the total. Plan for it in the same conversation as the root canal, not three months later.
Root Canal Cost in Lucknow: common questions
How much does a root canal cost in Lucknow?
In Lucknow in 2026, a root canal typically costs ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 for a front tooth, ₹4,000 to ₹7,000 for a premolar and ₹5,000 to ₹9,000 for a molar. A crown afterwards adds ₹4,000 to ₹18,000 depending on material, and for a back tooth that crown is effectively part of the treatment.
Does root canal cost include the crown?
Usually not. The RCT fee and the crown fee are quoted separately at most clinics. Ask for the combined figure so you are comparing complete treatment, because the crown is often the larger of the two.
Is single sitting RCT more expensive?
Not inherently. Pricing is driven by the tooth and the number of canals rather than the number of visits. Whether a case is suitable for single sitting depends on the infection, not the budget.
Is a root canal cheaper than extraction and implant?
Substantially. A root canal with a crown typically totals ₹10,000 to ₹25,000, while extracting the tooth and replacing it with an implant runs ₹25,000 to ₹60,000. Where the tooth is restorable, saving it is both the cheaper and the more conservative option.
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by Dr. Dhanya Saxena, BDS, MHA, FMC, FAOI, oro-dental surgeon and aesthetic physician at Redefine Dental and Facial Aesthetic, Indira Nagar, Lucknow. Dental Council registration 20935. Last reviewed 30 August 2026.
Prices on this page are prevailing Lucknow market ranges for 2026, not a Redefine Dental quotation. Your own figure is given in writing after an examination and, where relevant, a scan.
For what the treatment actually involves, the stages and the healing time, read Root Canal Treatment at Redefine Dental.