BEST IMPLANT CENTRE IN MMDA! Every case is different. Making the decision between a root canal and implantation can be complicated. Here are some considerations: There is a chance of infection when embedding a foreign object into a person’s mouth. Natural teeth tend to offer superior biting and chewing function. Implants can cost two to three times as much as a root canal. A root canal can often be completed in a month or less. Implants can take anywhere from three months to complete.