# How Long Does a Root Canal Last?

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According to this report, **98 percent of root canals last one year, 92 percent last five years, and 86 percent last ten years or longer**. Molars treated by endodontists had a 10 year survival rate, significantly higher than that of molars treated by general dentists.

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