What is Root Canal Treatment?
All interventions performed to treat the diseases of the dental pulp (vessel-nerve extension) inside the tooth are called "Root Root Treatment". The pulp is located in the center of the tooth and in the canals of each tooth root. Root canal treatment is the process of eliminating infection or permanent damage to the pulp.
Why is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?
Untreated caries can cause infection in the pulp. opens. This causes inflammation in the tooth over time. Since blood cannot reach the inflamed tooth, antibiotics cannot be effective in treating the infection, in other words, the pulp cannot heal itself. In addition, fractures, cracks, trauma or previous fillings in the tooth may also damage the pulp. Inflammation in the pulp can cause pain and infection. This may cause abscess formation and damage to the bone surrounding the tooth. As a result, the aim of root canal treatment is to remove the infected or damaged pulp, treat the inflammation that has occurred there, and fill the empty canals with a special filling material. If root canal treatment is not performed effectively in a timely manner, the tooth may need to be extracted. It should not be forgotten that protecting natural teeth is of great importance for oral health. In addition to a damaged and infected tooth becoming the center of infection in the body, missing teeth after extraction can also negatively affect neighboring teeth, causing them to shift over time and deteriorate their posture. Beyond this, protecting natural teeth also eliminates the risk of expensive and deep treatments such as implants and bridges.
What are the Stages of Root Canal Treatment?
Anesthesia if necessary. is applied. Then, a cavity (canal) is opened in the tooth to reach the pulp chamber and the length of the root canals is measured. X-rays are taken to determine the length of the canal. Then the infection here is cleared. The canal is widened with antiseptic washing solutions and files and then dried. All main and side canals in the tooth are cleaned. Each tooth has a different number of canals. The canals are filled with permanent materials, gutta-percha. In this way, infection and contamination in the channels is prevented. Di The job is closed with a temporary filling until it is ready for permanent filling or crown application. What type of procedure will be performed at this stage may vary depending on the condition of the tooth. The tooth is restored with composite filling, inlay, crown or post&core crown. The treated tooth may be painful for a few days after the end of the treatment. For this reason, painkillers can be used during this period.
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