What is Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)? Purpose, Benefits
In case of inflammation of the veins and nerves under the layers of the teeth for any reason, the treatment that should be done is called root canal treatment (endodontics) . It is the process of removing the nerves of the tooth, sterilizing its canals and filling it with a canal filling material. We perform root canal treatments in our dental clinic in Gebze.
The purpose of root canal treatment is to clean all parts of the teeth with germs, which may be lost due to caries, to keep them in the mouth for a long time, and to prevent further treatments that will force you both financially and morally that may occur due to tooth loss.
If the living tissue or pulp (pulp = vessel and nerve bundle) in the root canals of the tooth is inflamed or cannot maintain its vitality, root canal treatment is required.
Damaged teeth used to be extracted immediately because they could not be saved 50-100 years ago. However, thanks to the root canal treatment, even when these teeth die biologically, you can clean the inside of them so that they do not disturb the other teeth, and by filling them again, you can regain their usability and prevent a missing tooth in your mouth.
“The aim of root canal treatment is to clean, treat and restore all infected and germ parts due to caries, and to keep the tooth in the mouth for a long time.
Thus, by preventing tooth loss, further treatments that are financially and morally demanding are prevented.” [1]
Stages of Root Canal Treatment:
The stages of Root Canal Treatment are briefly as follows;
- First of all, the tooth is anesthetized for a painless and painless treatment.
- When the caries is cleaned and the essence of the tooth is reached, the diseased and soft tissue is removed using special canal files, and the nerve and tissue residues are cleaned.
- The tooth canal is expanded and shaped up to the root tip, and the canal is washed with appropriate solutions, thus keeping the canal sterile.
- Healing is expected by placing medication in the canal, if there is an improvement in the tooth in the next session, the canal is filled with canal filling materials.
Will there be pain during and after root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment is a procedure performed under anesthesia. During the treatment, the patient does not feel pain. However, sometimes a slight pain is felt when first contacting the pulp, although anesthesia is given during the application. This situation can be overcome with additional anesthesia into the pulp.
Between root canal treatment sessions and after the end of the treatment, since the living parts of the tooth are torn off, minor pain may be felt for a few days due to the small wound formed at the root tip. And during this sensitive period, when chewing pressure comes on the tooth, there may be pain. Within a week following the treatment, these complaints gradually decrease and disappear.
What should I do if my pain does not go away after root canal treatment?
If you still have pain in the future, the root canal filling may be incomplete or insufficient.
Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) Symptoms and Diagnosis
Patients who need root canal treatment usually experience sudden and severe pain that starts without any external factors. Especially at night, the pain that awakens from sleep is an important symptom of inflammation of the pulp of the tooth (vessel and nerve bundle).
In very deep caries where the patient does not feel pain, the tooth is dead and there is lesion formation at the root end of the tooth. The diagnosis of such cases is made by the dentist as a result of facial swelling or X-ray of the relevant area.
There is a misconception that the tooth that causes swelling on the face should be removed after the swelling goes down. Even the tooth in this condition can be saved by performing root canal treatment (endodontics) and can serve you for years like other healthy teeth.
Root canal treatment is usually performed in 2 sessions. In some cases, it may be 3-4 sessions. In some cases (such as the patient’s going abroad), it can be done in a single session. [1]
Things to Consider After Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)
The following points should be considered on the first day of root canal treatment (after the first session) [1];
- Food should not be eaten until the numbness in the treatment area subsides.
- It is normal to have a slight pain at the root tip when pressing on the tooth, if severe pain and swelling occur, contact your dentist without waiting for the appointment day, your dentist will relieve the swelling with dressings.
- Temporary filling should not stay in the tooth for a long time. Make sure to comply with the appointment date given by your dentist for the second session.
- If the temporary filling falls out between sessions, the tooth should not remain open, you should immediately go to your dentist and have the temporary filling renewed.
- Hard foods should not be consumed with the root canal treated tooth, if it is consumed, the tooth may break.
- It is normal to have mild pain and throbbing while chewing and biting.
- If there is pain, there is no harm in using the pain reliever recommended by your dentist.
- If your dentist has prescribed antibiotics, you should use them until the pills in the box are gone, even if the symptoms are gone.
- Avoid heavy sports exercises in the first 24 hours.
After the second/third session of root canal treatment (ie the day the treatment is terminated), the following should be considered [1];
- If anesthesia was given in the second/third session, food should not be eaten until the numbness in your mouth and teeth is gone.
- It is normal to have mild pain at the root end of the root canal treated tooth while chewing and biting, if severe pain and swelling occur, consult your dentist again.
- If there is pain, there is no harm in using the painkiller recommended by your dentist. [1]
What is the price / fee of root canal treatment?
The fee varies according to the condition of the tooth and the number of roots in the tooth. After the examination in our clinic, we can give you more detailed and clear information.
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Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) Videos
Root Canal Treatment Application
In the video below, the application of root canal treatment (endodontics) is shown with 3d animation.
Progression of Tooth Decay and Root Canal Treatment
In the video below, the progression of dental caries and the application of root canal treatment (endodontics) are shown with 3d animation.
Root canal treatment and post application
In the video below, root canal treatment and post application are shown with 3d animation.
Root canal treatment and then “pin” (post core) application
In the video below, root canal treatment and post core application are shown with 3D animation.
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