İçerik Haritası
What Is Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is a procedure used when the soft tissue inside a tooth, known as the pulp, becomes infected or damaged. The pulp contains the tooth’s nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
Root canal treatment is typically necessary in the following situations:
- Tooth decay: Advanced decay can reach the pulp layer of a tooth and cause infection.
- Tooth trauma: Injury or fracture of a tooth can damage the pulp.
- Recurring infections in a tooth: When a tooth experiences recurring infections, root canal treatment may be required.
How Is Root Canal Treatment Done?
Root canal treatment generally involves the following steps:
- Anesthesia: Before the procedure, the tooth and surrounding area are numbed with local anesthesia to minimize pain and discomfort.
- Access opening: A hole is created on the surface of the tooth to access the inside. This step allows access to the pulp chamber and root canals.
- Pulp removal: Infected or damaged pulp tissue and nerves are removed. The root canals are cleaned and shaped.
- Canal flushing and disinfection: The root canals are flushed and disinfected with special solutions to remove bacteria and infection.
- Canal filling: The cleaned and shaped root canals are filled with a special filling material called gutta-percha. This material seals the canals permanently.
- Restoration: The tooth that received root canal treatment is typically restored with a filling or dental crown. This helps the tooth regain its strength and durability.
Root canal treatment is usually completed in one or more sessions, especially in cases of infection. After the procedure, some patients may experience temporary pain or sensitivity, which typically diminishes over time.
Root canal treatment helps control infection and preserves the tooth. However, in some cases, the condition of the tooth may be so severe that root canal treatment cannot be successful, and the tooth may need to be extracted