Root canal treatment
Why is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?
The goal of root canal treatment is to save the tooth rather than extract it. This is crucial not only for aesthetics but also to preserve chewing function. By saving the tooth, the jawbone remains intact and undeformed. Additionally, a saved tooth can serve as a support for a crown or bridge.
When is Root Canal Treatment Performed?
Inside the tooth is the pulp. When cavities are not treated in time, decay penetrates deeper into the tooth, leading to pulp inflammation. The patient experiences pain that is not triggered by any specific stimulus, unlike the pain caused by cavities, which hurts when exposed to cold or sweet foods. In such cases, root canal treatment is the only solution.
What Does Root Canal Treatment Involve?
Root canal treatment involves removing the inflamed pulp, carefully cleaning and shaping the root canal where the nerve was located. With the most modern equipment available today, this entire process is significantly facilitated. Using an apex locator, which shows the exact length of the root canal, and machine root canal preparation, we achieve exceptional accuracy and success.
After thorough mechanical and chemical cleaning, the root canal must be filled with appropriate pastes.
Use of Laser in Endodontics
After cleaning and before filling the root canal with definitive pastes, laser therapy is recommended. Laser therapy in the root canal reduces the number of microorganisms, minimizing the possibility of reinfection.
What Follows After Root Canal Treatment?
After successful root canal treatment, the tooth restoration process begins. Tooth restoration can be achieved with a composite filling or a crown.