Endodontic Dentistry
Endodontic Dentistry is related to the
field of dentistry related with tooth pulp and pulp
problems. Damage to teeth, such as cracks or deep cavities,
can reach down to the nerve tissue and blood vessels
residing in the soft pulp of the tooth. Damage to the
pulp can lead to painful swelling, damage to the jaw
bones or muscles, and the formation of abscesses. If
left unchecked, this could lead to loss of tooth or
tooth removal.
Damaged pulp once led to the removal of the tooth. With
today's advancement, however, dentists use a procedure
called a root canal to restore and protect the tooth's
nerves and blood vessels hence saving the tooth.
Benefits of Endodontic Treatment
- Removal of bacterial infection from
tooth
- Removal of pain
- Prevention of further spread of
infection throughout tooth to periapical tissue and
surrounding bone
Procedure for Endodontic Treatment
- First Evaluation and endodontic
tooth preparation
- a small x-ray of the tooth is
taken to check the tooth shape and root canals
infection site
- local anthesia is administered
at the infected site
- a canal is made in tooth to
allow for removal of the damaged pulp
- Clean root canal and pulp
chamber
- root canal may be cleaned once
or several times to ensure infection is cleared
- in some cases, medications may
be placed to prevent infection by removing germs
from the teeth
- Root Filling
- after root canal is check and
cleared, the root canal is filled
- Post and core
- the tooth tends to be fragile
after root canal treatment has been done, a post
and core build-up followed by a crown is usually
done placed over the root canal treated teeth
to provide extra strength and protection
- Proper oral care and regular dental
visits ensure that the treated tooth remains healthy
The primary goal of endodontic treatment is to create
an environment within the root canal system which allows
for healing and continued maintenance of the health
of periradicular tissue. A successful procedure is one
which has removed bacteria in the tooth and completely
filled the canals.
At our dental clinic, modern technological machines
and units such as the Endomate
unit and Root
Apex locator are utilized to provide better prognosis
and increase the long term success rate.
Recovery Expectations
For the first few days following the completion of
treatment, the tooth may feel sensitive due to natural
tissue inflammation, especially if there was pain or
infection before the procedure. This sensitivity or
discomfort usually can be controlled with over-the-counter
pain medications. Most patients can return to their
normal activities the next day.
Postcare Instructions for Dental Crowns
Until your root canal procedure is completely finished
when the permanent filling and/or the crown, it is recommended
to minimize chewing on the tooth under repair. This
step will help avoid recontamination of the interior
of the tooth and also may prevent a fragile tooth from
breaking before the tooth can be fully restored.
For oral health care, brush and floss as you regularly
would and see your dentist at normally scheduled intervals.
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