Root canal treatment to save your own tooth
Inflammation of the pulp (pulpitis) can cause severe pain and endanger the tooth. Endodontics, or root canal treatment, allows the removal of infected tissue, cleaning the canals, and preserving the tooth.
It is suitable for patients who want to keep their own teeth, avoid extraction, and at the same time ensure long-term function of the teeth.
What is endodontic treatment?
Root canal treatment for a healthy tooth
Endodontics focuses on treating damaged or infected dental pulp that could otherwise lead to tooth loss. The procedure involves removing infected tissue, thoroughly cleaning it, and then sealing the canals. The treatment is performed under a microscope , which allows for maximum precision in removing the infection and cleaning the root canals.
Endodontic care also includes re-endodontics , which is the repeated treatment of a root canal in a tooth that has been previously treated, but infection or complications have caused the problem to return. Re-endodontics helps to save the tooth even if the first treatment was not completely successful.
Endodontics is suitable if:
How endodontic treatment is performed
Step by step to a saved tooth
- Diagnostics and X-ray
The doctor will assess the condition of the tooth and root canals, determine the extent of the damage, and prepare a treatment plan. - Root canal treatment:
Damaged or infected pulp is removed and the canals are cleaned and disinfected. In the case of re-endodontics, the old filling is removed and a new cleaning is performed. - Root canal filling and temporary filling
The root canals are sealed and the tooth is filled with a filling to protect it. This is usually done in one visit , so the patient leaves with the tooth cleaned and sealed.
If the tooth is very weakened, it is recommended to place a dental crown.
Price of endodontic treatment
Investing in preserving your own tooth
The price depends on the number of root canals and the complexity of the treatment.
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