Dental root canal treatment is the removal of diseased pulp by medication and mechanical means, disinfection and then filling of the root canal to achieve the purpose of controlling inflammation.
1. Root canal therapy is a treatment that removes the inflamed pulp and necrotic material from the root canal, locally disinfects it, then fills the root canal, and finally closes the canal with permanent material to control infection, treat pulpal inflammation, and reduce pain. Wearing a crown after root canal therapy can avoid tooth extraction and preserve natural teeth.
2. Root canal treatment is suitable for acute and chronic pulpitis, dead pulp teeth, as well as due to trauma, bumps leading to the exposure of the nerve and so on. After root canal treatment, the tooth will become fragile due to the absence of the pulp to provide nourishment, so it is necessary to wear a crown to extend the life of the tooth.
Therefore, it is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions to actively treat the tooth, try to preserve the function of the tooth, clean the tooth well after treatment, and have regular follow-up evaluations.