Endodontic Treatment (Root Canal)

Endodontic Treatment  (Root Canal)

Endodontic Treatment , also known as Root Canal Treatment, involves removing infected or damaged pulp, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and filling the canals with special materials to seal them. This treatment is often used to save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

Primary Endodontic Treatment is the treatment started in a tooth that has never had root canal treatment done previously. Endodontic Retreatment is usually done when the primary root canal treatment fails or the infection recurs. This involves removing the previous filling material, then cleaning and shaping the root canal again, and then refilling it with new material.

Apicoectomy

If the infection at the apex of the tooth cannot be controlled by root canal treatment alone, the tooth may need to be treated with endodontic surgery (e.g. Apicoectomy ). This procedure involves making an incision in the gum tissue to access the root apex. The root apex is removed along with the infected tissue and the remaining root is sealed.

Postoperative care

After endodontic treatment, a dental crown is often needed to protect the tooth from further fracture . A dental crown is a cap that goes over the tooth to provide extra strength and support. This is especially important for teeth that have undergone root canal treatment as they become relatively fragile after treatment and a crown can help prevent further damage and ensure the longevity of the tooth.