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Root canal treatment

Root canal treament process

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure in which the diseased pulp of a tooth is removed and the inside areas are filled and sealed. The dentist drills into the enamel and the pulp cavity is excavated. Finally, the dentist fills the pulp cavity with antibiotic paste and a filling.

Pupose of Root canal treament is to relieve pain and save tooth for life time.

 

Brief description root canal treament?

        when a tooth becomes decayed or injured, bacteria build up inside the pulp chamber of tooth, spreading infection from the tooth to the root tips in the jawbone.

 

Pus accumulates at the ends of the roots, forming a painful abscess which causes pain damage the bone supporting the teeth.

This  pain is severe, constant, or throbbing, as well as prolonged.

There may be sensitivity to heat or cold, swelling and tenderness in the surrounding gums, facial swelling, and discoloration of the tooth. However, in some cases, the pulp may die without noticeable pain.

 

Root canal treatment is performed under local anesthesia

The dentist removes any tooth decay and makes an opening through the natural crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber.Creating this access also relieves the pressure inside the tooth and dramatically ease pain.

The dentist determines the length of the root canals, usually with a series of x rays. Small wire like files are then used to clean the entire canal space of diseased pulp tissue and bacteria. The debris is flushed out with large amounts of saline water and other irrigants.

Than cleaned root canals are filled with an inert material so that no space is left for bacteria to regrow.Than a filling is done on tooth .

Crown is almost mandatory as most of the time tooth's own structure is weakend due to decay.

 

 

 

Crown after root canal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I detect tooth decay?

Tooth decay can be seen as blackish discoloration of the tooth, which may present with occasional pain on drinking water or taking sweets in the initial stages of tooth decay. However, once the decay enters the pulp the pain is continuous and may be associated with a swelling. Hence it is always better to get your dental decay treated as soon as you notice it.

What are the various recent advances in tooth fillings and root canal treatment?

Endontic  instruments such as Protaper X Mart are some of the most recent advances in root canal treatment. Also unlike in the past, today we can complete root canal treatments in a single visit.

Q:I have been advised to have a tooth extracted – is this right?

A: Usually advice of extration is not fair most of time it is possible to save with Root Canal Treatment. 

 

Q: Surely an extraction would be easier and less painful than endodontic treatment?

A: Modern  endodontic treatment is painless.Discomfort is generally greater following a tooth extraction than after root canal treatment.

 

Q:What about the time that it will take?

A:Endodontic treatments generally requires one or two visits lasting between half to one hour.Extraction may be over in moments, but later on replacing with implant or bridgework will require many additional visits with your dentist and 10 time more expensive. Never choose extraction because it's quicker.

 

Q:I have been told that an endodontic procedure would be very difficult and might fail.

A:It’s true that endodontics is complex but an experienced  specialist with a dedicated practice has a high success rate.

A well root treated tooth with Crown can be expected to last in the mouth as longlife.

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