Root Canal Treatment

Endodontic therapy, commonly referred to as root canal therapy, is a dental procedure used to treat damaged or infected teeth.

The soft tissue that houses nerves and blood vessels inside teeth is called the dental pulp, and it is removed during the procedure if it is infected or inflamed.

The area is cleaned, sanitized, and sealed to stop future infection after the pulp is removed.

By removing the cause of discomfort and infection, root canal therapy (RCT) preserves the tooth’s vitality and prevents its extraction.

Benefits of root canal therapy
Maintaining Teeth
Pain Management
Elimination of Infection
Enhanced Oral Performance
Preserving the Teeth Around Them
Effective Resolution
Extended Outcomes
What is the process for receiving a root canal?

There are multiple steps in the RCT treatment process to address severe tooth damage or infections. This is a summary of the procedure:

Diagnosis:

To determine the degree of infection or damage, our dentist looks closely at the tooth and looks over X rays. A root canal may be required if you experience symptoms like excruciating pain, sensitivity, or the development of an abscess.

Anesthesia:

To ensure a painless procedure, local anesthesia is administered to numb the surrounding area of the affected tooth.

Access Opening:

To access the pulp chamber and root canals, our dentist makes a tiny access hole in the tooth’s crown.

Elimination of Pulp:

The infected or inflammatory dental pulp is carefully extracted from the pulp chamber and canals using specialized tools.

Shaping and Cleaning:

To get rid of any leftover bacteria, debris, and diseased tissue, the pulp chamber and canals are shaped, cleaned, and disinfected.

Filling Material:

Gutta percha, a biocompatible material, is poured into the cleaned area. By sealing the canals, this substance stops additional infection.

Correction:

After receiving an RCT, a tooth needs to be restored.

Capping of the teeth:

Teeth that have received a root canal are prepared for a crown. In order to strengthen the tooth, restore its function, and make it look like the teeth next to it, a dental crown must be placed.

Follow Up:

The dentist might arrange a follow up appointment following the procedure in order to monitor healing and evaluate the efficacy of the treatment.

Pain Control:

Following the procedure, mild discomfort and sensitivity are typical. Painkillers available over the counter can assist in treating these symptoms.

Step by Step Procedure for Performing a Root Canal

It is essential to have a preliminary dental procedure to remove the decay and source of infection within the tooth, as well as to determine whether the affected tooth and surrounding tissue can be restored.

The restoration of your infected tooth may be more difficult if gum disease is present.

All it takes to get a root canal treatment is four steps, one of which is removing the temporary filling. Over the course of two appointments, your endodontist can successfully complete the procedure.

1. Determining the Pulp’s Infection

First, your teeth will be examined by your dentist. The degree of inflammation and tooth decay may then be determined by taking one or two X-rays.

In addition, they can conduct a sensitivity test to determine whether you feel pain or discomfort when sweet, cold, or hot stimuli come into contact with your biting surface.

2. Take Out the Infected Pulp From the Tooth

The next step involves the dentist creating a hole in the tooth’s crown in order to remove the pulp and bacteria.

This will make it easier for your dentist to reach the tooth’s pulp chamber and root. After that, he or she will use surgical instruments to clear the pulp chamber and root canals.

3. Pouring in a Fresh Root Filler

A substance similar to rubber called gutta-percha will be used by your dentist to fill the canals after the pulp chamber has been completely dried and cleaned. After that, it is heated inside the canals.

In order to make it fit against the walls, the dentist compresses it. In order to properly seal the canals, your endodontist will then apply an adhesive cement. Bacteria won’t enter a canal that has been properly sealed.

4. Fixing the Tooth

You will need to schedule an appointment with a skilled dentist to have the temporary filling in your tooth taken out after a few weeks.

Your teeth will then be restored to their pre-infection strength when the dentist places a permanent filling over the treated tooth. This stops additional infection in addition to acting as a restoration for your damaged tooth.