ENDODONTIC TREATMENT AT DENTAL FRATERNITY

Not every tooth deeply affected by caries needs to be extracted. Learn about the methods used by endodontists at Dental Fraternity to save even the most complicated cases of tooth root canal diseases.

ENDODONTIC TREATMENT

Endodontics is commonly referred to as root canal treatment. For most people, the term goes the furthest into the tooth. In endodontic treatment, the infected tissue is removed from the canal, which is disinfected and then filled with a plastic material. If the tooth is qualified by the doctor for root canal treatment, it means that bacteria of caries have entered the roots of the tooth. They have overcome the enamel, dentin and entered the innervated pulp of the tooth, which is connected to the bloodstream of the entire body. This is a dangerous situation which requires immediate treatment because it negatively affects the joints, heart, kidneys and other organs.

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT - STEP BY STEP

When there is a suspicion that the tooth pulp is infected and the attending physician orders endodontic treatment, the patient undergoes a typical procedure:
Periapical X-ray of the tooth – allows to determine the anatomy of the tooth, the extent of inflammation and the prognosis of the procedure.
Cleaning of the tooth crown – the inside of the tooth is being cleaned of caries, and its inner walls are prepared to facilitate access to the roots.
Cleaning of infected canals – the infected pulp is being removed from all root canals. Sometimes, this stage consists of the so-called devitalization, i.e. leading to controlled necrosis of the pulp and its subsequent removal from the tooth canals. Cleaned canals are later disinfected with antiseptics. It prepares them for being filled with the special preparation.

Filling of cleaned canals – empty root canals are being tightly filled with a preparation that replaces the existing tissue. The tooth canal is being carefully closed so that no bacteria can get into it.
Tooth restoration – the final stage of the treatment is to close the tooth and reconstruct its shape.
It should be remembered that root canal treatment is necessary when the pulp is inflamed. There can be various reasons for this condition: deep carious cavities, large fillings, tooth injuries. The modern equipment we have at our disposal, including an operating microscope, an endodontic scaler and a CT scanner, allows for effective treatment in one visit.

BENEFITS OF THE SOLUTION

Preservation of own teeth; removal of pain; painless