Root Canal Treatment
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Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment (endodontic treatment) is a dental treatment method to treat conditions such as inflammation, infection or damage affecting the internal structure of the tooth (pulp). The pulp is the soft tissue layer inside the tooth consisting of vessels, nerves and connective tissue. When the pulp becomes infected, pain, swelling and other problems can occur. Root canal treatment is used to solve these problems and protect the tooth.
Your dentist will assess the condition of the tooth and determine the most appropriate treatment option. Root canal treatment is an effective treatment method to clean the infection, relieve pain and protect the tooth.
Root canal treatment may include the following steps:
- Assessment: The dentist assesses the condition of the internal structure of the tooth by taking x-rays or other imaging methods. Root canal treatment is considered when pulp infection or damage is identified.
- Local Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia is applied to the affected area before the treatment begins. In this way, pain sensation is prevented.
- Opening Access: The upper layers of the tooth (enamel and dentin) are cleaned with special instruments and access to the pulp chamber is provided.
- Pulp Cleaning and Shaping: The infected pulp tissue is cleaned and the root canals are shaped with special medical instruments. This step aims to remove infected tissue and bacteria.
- Root Canal Filling: The shaped root canals are filled with a special filling material. This material ensures that the canals are clean and sealed.
- Superstructure Repair: After root canal treatment, the tooth is usually repaired with a filling or crown. This allows the tooth to regain its normal function and aesthetic appearance.
Root canal treatment is usually performed to save a painful and infected tooth and provide an alternative treatment before extraction. This treatment can help to preserve the tooth for a long time. However, in some cases, due to the structure of the tooth or the level of infection, root canal treatment may be inadequate and extraction may be necessary.