Many patients do not understand what root canal therapy is. Indeed, the specialized term root canal treatment is relatively unfamiliar to patients compared to the more easily understood concepts of tooth extraction, scaling and filling. In order to solve your confusion, we have compiled the knowledge about root canal treatment, including what is root canal treatment, the specific treatment process and the common problems during the treatment process.
I. What is root canal treatment?
Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, is one of the most effective methods to treat endodontic and periapical diseases. By removing the inflammatory pulp and necrotic material from the root canal and disinfecting it appropriately, the root canal is filled to remove the root canal contents from the periapical tissues and prevent the occurrence of periapical lesions or promote the healing of periapical lesions.
Second, what cases need root canal treatment?
Generally speaking, root canal treatment is suitable for pulpitis, pulp necrosis and various types of periapical infection, including pulpitis caused by caries, hidden fracture, overconsumption, pulp penetration, etc. and pulp necrosis that cannot preserve the living pulp.
How long does root canal treatment take and what is the specific procedure?
Generally speaking, root canal treatment requires 2-4 visits and takes 2-3 weeks. Root canal treatment usually consists of three basic steps: root canal preparation, root canal disinfection, and root canal filling. First, the inflammatory pulp and necrotic material will be removed from the root canal, then the root canal length will be measured and enlarged appropriately (i.e. root canal preparation process), then the root canal will be sealed and disinfected, and finally the root canal will be filled with medication.
Fourth, why is it necessary to kill the nerve for root canal treatment?
When the pulp has suffered from infection or irreversible damage, if the pulp is still partially alive, the patient will feel pain at this time. In order to alleviate the patient’s symptoms and at the same time clean the diseased pulp to prevent further development of infection, it is necessary to extract the pulp nerve and perform root canal treatment.
V. Why do I need to take multiple dental films for root canal treatment?
It is necessary to take dental radiographs during root canal treatment, and it may take 3 radiographs.
The first one before treatment to help the doctor understand the basic condition of the root and to plan the treatment.
The second one during the treatment to help the doctor understand the treatment, such as whether the root canal preparation is in place, and to develop the next step of the treatment plan.
The third one is at the end of treatment to help determine the quality of root canal filling and to find out the problems and remedy them in time.
Sixth, why do I need to do full crown protection after root canal treatment?
Many patients do not understand why they need to do full crown protection after root canal treatment, when the tooth does not hurt anymore and the filling can be done, and they think it is unnecessary. In fact, after root canal treatment, the tooth will become dark and brittle without the nutrients provided by the pulp, and the remaining part of the crown will be easily broken and split, resulting in the reduction of the tooth’s service life, so a full crown is needed to protect it after root canal treatment.
Seven, is root canal treatment safe?
It is true that root canal treatment is more complicated, using more instruments and steps, requiring multiple treatment steps and taking multiple x-rays to complete the whole process. At present, the technology is relatively mature, and clinical reports show that the success rate of root canal treatment is about 80% – 90%, which is the best treatment method to preserve the affected tooth. It is important to note that you must go to regular hospitals and dental clinics for root canal treatment in order to truly ensure the safety of your visit.
After reading the above 7 points, do you have a clearer understanding of root canal treatment? In fact, root canal treatment is not terrible, just a little bit complicated, but it is definitely a very effective way to protect the affected tooth.
Root canal treatment.
1, please do not think that if the tooth does not hurt anymore, it is fine and do not go for follow-up, the tooth that is not treated thoroughly will easily relapse in pain.
2, if you have completed the root canal treatment, it is best to have another brace, because without braces the tooth is prone to cracking, which will make you lose all your previous work.
Teeth, the strongest part of a person’s body, but is also one of the most vulnerable parts, so we need to take care of it more carefully. For the sake of your health, please start from the details to protect your dental health and oral health.