Endodontics

Endodontic treatment, known by the term "root canal treatment," involves the removal of the damaged pulp tissue of the tooth and the filling of the root canals with biocompatible material.

Endodontic treatment is used to preserve the damaged tooth and restore its natural appearance and chewing function.

Causes of pulp disease:

The primary cause of pulp damage is untreated dental caries. However, there can be other pathologies: injuries and other diseases related to the root and the bone surrounding the tooth.

What are the symptoms of pulp damage?

Pain that can be intermittent or constant with varying intensity. Sensitivity to cold or heat, discomfort, change in the color of the chewing tooth, appearance of an abscess or fistula.

How is endodontic treatment performed?

To ensure successful treatment, endodontists at family dentistry clinics utilize modern technology, which includes the use of a microscope for three-dimensional blockage of the root canals, the use of a dam that provides a much better prognosis and reduces intraoperative contamination with saliva. The rotary files used ensure effective cleaning, complete sealing of the canal in a single session. With the application of this technique, the success rate of endodontic treatment increases to more than 90%.

The stages of treatment are:

Anesthesia and access to the pulp chamber, extraction of damaged tissue and irrigation of the canals, mechanical treatment of the canal to achieve ideal shape, sealing of the root canals, coronal restoration of the tooth.

Because obturation is much simpler treatment than endodontic treatment, our recommendation is to always consult a dentist as soon as we notice any signs of a condition, such as tooth sensitivity.