ENDODONTICS
- ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
- ROOT CANAL RETREATMENT
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
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It is a treatment that removes infected tissue from the canals of the roots.
WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL?
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A root canal treatment is necessary when the soft tissue inside the tooth (pulp) gets infected and causes pulpitis. Usually it happens when a tooth is badly decayed and the pulp gets inflamed and then infected. Many times this infection causes pain but it can also be painless. The nerve and the blood vessels in the pulp get infected and if not treated – turns into dead tissue. Then infection spreads further to the jawbone and so it can create a dental abscess.
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?
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Endodontic treatment is the solution. The goal of this treatment is to remove all the infected soft tissue from inside of the root canals and then obturate them. Sometimes antibiotics are necessary to help your body fight against infection.
FAQ
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What are the symptoms?
The most common symptoms can be pain caused by cold, hot foods and beverages, sweets, and pain when chewing on the affected tooth. Also the area can get swollen.
Is the treatment painful?
Anesthesia is necessary almost always to avoid pain during the treatment. It is pretty common that after the treatment it hurts a little bit or you cannot chew on that tooth for a few days.
Is the treatment always successful?
The success rate of a root canal treatment is somewhere around 85-90%, which means that most of the time the infection goes away and the tooth gets saved, but there is always a risk that it can get re-infected.
ROOT CANAL RE-TREATMENT
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It is a treatment that removes re-infected tissue and material from the canals of the roots.
WHAT IS A ROOT CANAL RETREATMENT?
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10-15% of endodontically treated teeth can get infected again in the future for different reasons. Infection is visible in the x-rays, sometimes there are other symptoms such as pain when chewing or a swollen area around the infected tooth. Sometimes it can be symptom-free. To save the affected tooth, it is necessary to remove all the infected material and tissue from the root canals and disinfect the tooth from the inside. Then obturate root canals again and follow it up to 12 months until the infection is gone. Sometimes antibiotics are needed to help your body fight with the infection.
FAQ
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What are the symptoms?
The most common symptoms are pain when chewing, sensitivity to hot foods and beverages, also it can get swollen. Infection can be symptom-free as well.
Is the treatment painful?
Anesthesia is necessary many times to avoid pain during the treatment. Many times it depends on the case if it is painful or not. It is pretty common that after the treatment it hurts a little bit or you cannot chew on that tooth for a few days.
Is the treatment always successful?
The success rate of a root canal retreatment is somewhere between 75-85%, which means that most of the time the infection goes away and the tooth gets saved, but there is always a risk that it will not heal or get re-infected.
