Introduction
A root canal procedure, also known as endodontic therapy, is recommended by dentists to remove the infected pulp and save your damaged or infected teeth. It helps preserve the teeth from being extracted when they become damaged or infected.
The pulp keeps your tooth alive because it contains blood vessels and nerves. If a dentist notices an infection in your pulp, he or she may offer root canal therapy to prevent re-infection. The following are the various root canal treatment steps to expect at your next dentist appointment.
How is a Root Canal Done? Step by Step Instructions
A preliminary dental procedure is required to eradicate the source of infection and decay within the tooth and determine whether the afflicted tooth and its surrounding areas may be restored. If your infected tooth is linked to gum disease, fixing it may be more difficult. A root canal treatment is a four-step procedure that removes the temporary filling, and the operation can be completed in two appointments by your endodontist.
Step 1: Diagnosing the Infected Pulp
Your teeth will be examined initially by your dentist, and then one or two X-rays may be taken to determine the extent of the infection inflammation and tooth decay. They can also perform a sensitivity test to discover whether you have any discomfort or pain when your biting surface is exposed to sweet, cold, or hot stimuli.
Once your dentist has discovered the condition causing your toothache, he will refer you to a skilled Endodontist, who will use advanced technology to fully comprehend the situation. A competent endodontist will use modern X-rays and digital imaging to validate the tooth’s requirement for a root canal procedure.
Step 2: Extract the Infected Pulp from the Inside of the Tooth
The bacteria and pulp are then removed by drilling a hole on the top of the tooth. This will make it easier for your dentist to get to the pulp chamber and root of the tooth. He or she will then use Endodontic equipment to clean out the root canals and pulp chamber and may use antiseptics and antibiotics to ensure that no infection remains to cause pain. Your root canal is now completely clean and infection-free.
Step 3: Filling a New Root Filler
Once the pulp chamber is completely dry and clean, your dentist will fill the canals with gutta-percha (a rubber-like material). It’s inserted into the canals and then heated. To make it fit against the walls, the dentist compresses it. After that, your endodontist will use adhesive cement to adequately close the canals. Bacteria will be kept at bay if the canal is adequately sealed.
Step 4: Putting the Tooth Back Together
After a few weeks, make an appointment with an endodontist to remove the temporary filling from your tooth. Next, the dentist will fill the repaired tooth with a permanent filler, making it as strong as before it became sick. This restores your afflicted tooth and protects it from other illnesses. Once the root canal treatment is complete, the dentist will recommend an artificial crown that will cover the whole tooth structure to protect it from further damage.
