Root canal treatment is a dental treatment method applied in cases where the soft tissue and nerves located inside the teeth, known as dental pulp, become inflamed or infected. This treatment aims to relieve pain and infection by preserving the structure of the tooth.
Situations Requiring Root Canal Treatment
Tooth Decay: Tooth decay can affect the enamel and dentin on the tooth surface, causing inflammation and infection of the dental pulp.
Dental Traumas: As a result of a sudden blow to the tooth or accidents, the dental pulp may be damaged and infection may develop.
Failure of Dental Fillings or Restorations: As a result of dental fillings or crowns leaking or falling off, bacteria can reach the tooth pulp and inflammation may begin.
How Make is Root Canal Treatment?
Before the treatment begins, your dentist will apply local anesthesia to numb the area. Thus, the treatment process is carried out painlessly.
A hole is made to reach the inside of the tooth. This hole is made on or behind the tooth so that the front surface of the tooth is not damaged.
Inflamed or infected tissue, nerves and bacteria in the dental pulp are cleaned. The dental pulp is drained and sterilized. Dental pulp canals are shaped and washed with special tools.
The canals are filled with a special filling material called gutta-percha. This filling material ensures a tight seal of the canals to prevent re-infection of the dental pulp.
After the treatment, a restoration such as a filling or crown is applied to the tooth. This allows the tooth to regain its strength and functionality.
Root canal treatment is an effective treatment method that protects the tooth and ensures its longevity by treating pain and infection. However, the most appropriate treatment option and method for each patient should be determined as a result of evaluations made by your dentist. Regular dental care and check-ups before and after treatment help increase the chances of success of the treatment.