Root Canal Treatment
What is root canal treatment?
Root Canal Treatment; It is the process of cleaning this tissue and filling the canals with a suitable material for therapeutic purposes as a result of irreversible infection of the vessel and nerve formation called pulp in the inner part of the tooth for any reason.
Why root canal treatment?
It is done to clean and save the infected tooth. It is a form of treatment to relieve severe pain and restore the tooth's function. In the early stages of infection, you may not always feel pain or your tooth may not seem to have a problem. The best diagnosis is confirmed by examination and X-rays.
How long does it take to complete root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment can sometimes be completed in one session and sometimes in 2 or 3 sessions. The reason depends on the condition of the decayed part of the tooth. At the same time, the position of the roots and the amount of infected tissue affect the duration of the procedure.
Is root canal treatment a painful procedure?
Since it is a treatment performed under local anesthesia, it is no different from a normal filling procedure. After the effect of anesthesia wears off there may be tenderness. However, this sensitivity will decrease and disappear in a short time.
Can a tooth with root canal treatment develop infection again?
Generally, infection does not occur after correctly performed root canal treatment. There is a possibility of infection as a result of various root variations and the changing health status of the person. In case of re-infection, root canal treatment should be renewed.
Can I have root canal treatment again for a tooth that has already had root canal treatment?
In case of infection of the root tips in a previous root canal treatment, the problem should be detected and the root canal treatment should be renewed. Incompletely filled canals should be filled and broken instruments, if any, should be removed.
Does the tooth return to its original state after root canal treatment?
Since the nerves of a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment are removed, the tooth is not completely restored. The tooth whose nerves have been removed has a more fragile structure because it is not nourished. A crown may be required to protect the tooth from these fractures.
What happens if I don't get treatment?
The first choice of dentists is to save the tooth and ensure that it continues to function. If root canal treatment is not performed on an infected tooth, there is no possibility that the infection of that tooth will go away. If the patient does not want to have root canal treatment, the only option left is "tooth extraction". . No doctor would prefer to extract a tooth that can be saved with root canal treatment instead of treating it.
