In brief

• The text explains what root canal treatment performed under a microscope involves and at which stages the microscope helps the dentist.
• Root canal treatment usually costs from several hundred to several thousand złoty.
• Some patients may have the procedure free of charge under the 2026 NFZ contract, and the conditions are worth checking with the regional NFZ branch.

How treatment under a microscope works

Thanks to magnification under a microscope, the dentist can see small details in the patient's mouth, which allows a more precise assessment of the condition of the teeth and gums (Na czym polega leczenie zębów pod mikroskopem? – wirtualnemedia.pl). For root canal treatment this is especially important, because the canals in a tooth root can be very narrow and hard to notice with the naked eye (Leczenie kanałowe należy do najbardziej zaawansowanych technologicznie zabiegów stomatologicznych. Czy każdy ząb da się uratować? – wyborcza.pl).

The microscope therefore helps in two places: during diagnosis, when the cause of pain has to be determined, and during the procedure itself, when the doctor cleans and fills the canals. The method allows more precise work, and clinics list the microscope among their equipment (Nowe Orłowo Dental Clinic – trojmiasto.pl).

What the procedure looks like

Before the procedure the patient receives protective glasses. The clothing is covered with a material resistant to the action of chlorine, and next to the chair stands specialized equipment that shows an enlarged image of the canals. Some devices may emit ultrasound.

Where to find a clinic with a microscope

An example is a clinic in Gdynia at Aleja Zwycięstwa 237/6, located in the Trójmiejski Park Biznesowy. Its team declares that it uses a dental microscope and an intraoral camera. Before booking an appointment, you can ask the clinic whether the microscope is used for the specific procedure you need.

How much root canal treatment costs and when the NFZ pays

Root canal treatment may cost from several hundred to several thousand złoty (Leczenie kanałowe na NFZ w 2026 roku. Kto faktycznie nie zapłaci u dentysty – gazetaprawna.pl). Some patients may have this procedure free of charge under the contract with the National Health Fund (NFZ) in 2026. The specific conditions and scope of the service are worth checking with the regional NFZ branch or on its website.

The rules are narrow, and many patients only learn about them from their dentist. Before the visit, you can therefore ask the registration desk whether the procedure is covered by the contract, and ask for a private quote in case it is not.

Frequently asked questions

Is root canal treatment under a microscope always more expensive?

The materials do not give the price difference between treatment with a microscope and without one. The general cost of root canal treatment is from several hundred to several thousand złoty, and the clinic will give an exact quote after diagnosis.

Does the NFZ reimburse root canal treatment?

Yes, but only in some cases. Free root canal treatment in 2026 may be received by some patients under the NFZ contract. The conditions are worth checking with the regional NFZ branch or on its website.

Who can sign up for treatment under a microscope?

Before the visit, it is worth checking whether the clinic has such equipment.