What is Endodontic Therapy?
Aiming to protect the tooth by cleaning the infected or damaged dental pulp.
What is Endodontic Therapy?
Aiming to protect the tooth by cleaning the infected or damaged dental pulp....
Watch VideoWhat is Root Canal Treatment (Endodontic Treatment)?
If the dental pulp (nerve-vascular bundle) is damaged due to infection, deep caries or trauma, the pulp tissue is removed and the canal is sterilized and filled. In this way, the tooth is kept in the mouth without being pulled out.
Root Canal Treatment Process
- Local anesthesia is applied – the procedure is painless
- Canals are cleaned and shaped with special tools
- Washed with disinfection solutions
- The canals are closed with gutta-percha filling material
- It is often recommended to make a crown after treatment
With modern rotary systems and microscope support, root canal treatment has become a very safe and comfortable procedure.
Who is it suitable for?
- Those who experience severe toothache
- Those with abscess or infection in their teeth
- Those who have deep caries and do not want extraction
Frequently Asked Questions
Is root canal treatment painful?
Since it is performed under local anesthesia, no pain is felt during the procedure. There may be slight sensitivity for 1-3 days after the procedure.
How many sessions does it take to complete?
Usually 1-3 sessions are sufficient; varies depending on the severity of the infection.
Will the tooth become weaker after treatment?
It is often recommended to make a crown to prevent the dental tissue from being deprived of support.