What Is Root Canal Treatment?
It is the removal of the inflamed dental nerve (pulp) caused by decay or trauma, followed by filling of the root canals. In suitable cases, it allows the tooth to be preserved without extraction.
Procedure
- Locating the canals with magnification systems
- Shaping the canals with rotary instrument systems
- Measuring canal length with an electronic apex locator
- Can be completed in a single session in suitable cases
About the Treatment
Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure in which the pulp of a tooth affected by advanced decay or infection is removed and the canals are filled.
Features
- Aims to preserve the tooth
- Aims to eliminate the source of infection
- The tooth may need to be restored with a crown after treatment
Duration: 1-2 sessions