Root Canal Treatment - Facts About Root Canals and Procedures

Root Canal Treatment - Facts About Root Canals and Procedures Root Canal treatment is for repairing and saving tooth that is badly decayed or is infected. It consists of a sequence of treatment for the tooth pulp due to which the infection is caused and can be eliminated and protection of the healthy tooth. Signs for root canal treatment •Severe pain in tooth while chewing •Sensitivity to anything hot or cold •Blackening of the tooth •Neighbouring gums are swollen •Persistent pimple on gums •Cracked fillings ROOT CANAL IS Highly successful and recommended treatment with 95% + success rate Steps of Root Canal Procedure •X-Ray for checking condition of tooth and infection • Test for sensitivity & Local anesthesia is given • Place rubber dam around to keep area dry and Opening is made into tooth • Clean pulp chamber and root canals and prepare for filling. Root Canal Treatment Endodontic Opening file Decay Dentin Gum Infected Nerves, blood vessels pulp Abscess S Bone • To protect the tooth, temporary filling is placed in crown opening • Pulp chamber and root canal is filled permanently. Tooth sealed with gutta-percha • Crown is placed over tooth to give a natural shape and appearance in Gutta percha Post - New crown cemented onto rebuilt tooth Canals filled with a permanent material (gutta - percha) Opening sealed with filling. In some cases, a post is inserted for extra support Benefits of Root Canal It doesn't affect the chewing and biting of food It gives a look like natural teeth and hence it has natural appearance The teeth are not at all affected and hence one can put normal biting force on it Root canal gives a relief and comfort from all the pain that can be there due to excessive toothache Root canal is comparatively Doesn't affect the teeth nearby and protects them from excessive strain less expensive than prosthesis that can be done for a lost tooth Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan Piktochart i make information beautiful