Endodontics

Endodontic therapy or root canal therapy is a sequence of treatment for the infected   pulp of a tooth which results in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbialinvasion.[1] Root canals and their associated pulp chamber are the physical hollows within a tooth that are naturally inhabited by nerve tissue,   blood vessels and other cellular entities which together constitute the dental pulp.[2] Endodontic therapy involves the removal of these structures, the subsequent shaping, cleaning, and decontamination of the hollows with small files and irrigating solutions, and the obturation (filling) of the decontaminated canals with an inert filling such as gutta-percha and typically a eugenol-based cement.

Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.

Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:
  • Efficient chewing
  • Normal biting force and sensation
  • Natural appearance
  • Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain

Endodontic treatment helps you maintain your natural smile, continue eating the foods you love and limits the need for ongoing dental work. With proper care, most teeth that have had root canal treatment can last as long as other natural teeth and often for a lifetime.

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