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Modern endodontic treatment

Modern endodontic treatment

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Endodontics (root canal treatment) refers to the treatment of diseases of the tooth pulp and periapical tissues. It is one of the most difficult therapies in conservative dentistry. Until recently, it was associated with unpleasant feelings for the patient, as well as uncertain treatment results. Thanks to advances in dentistry, endodontic treatment has now become much easier.

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Table of contents:

  1. Root canal treatment - equipment and procedure
  2. Root canal treatment - equipment and procedure

There have been rapid developments in endodontics in recent times - allowing a different perspective on this difficult medical procedure. The progress of this field of dentistry has been made possible by:

  • improvements in root canal instruments,
  • the introduction of mechanical root canal preparation systems,
  • the use of new materials for temporary and definitive root canal filling.

Important! The introduction of innovations in root canal treatment has resulted in good treatment results, pain-free endodontic treatment and, consequently, patient comfort. In addition, it has made it possible to expand the number of cases in which this type of successful treatment can be applied.

Root canal treatment, viz

Root can al treatment makes it possible to keep the 'diseased' tooth in the mouth without removing it. The tooth treated in this way, although dead, serves without any discomfort for many years, fulfilling its current functions. This is extremely important, as it must be remembered that no treatment can replace a natural tooth.

Root canal treatment - equipment and procedure

The most important stage of endodontic treatment is the chemical-mechanical preparation of the root canal of the tooth, preserving its original course.

This type of treatment requires specialised equipment, which includes:

  • a specialised operating microscope,
  • an electronic endometer,
  • machine tools for root canal preparation,
  • radiovisiography (digital X-ray apparatus).

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These devices allow a view of the inside of the tooth chamber as well as the canals. They also make it possible to accurately determine the length of the canal.

Based on the X-ray image taken, the dentist can determine the stages of treatment. Modern endodontic treatment is a painless procedure. After the application of anaesthesia, a rubber separator (a cover called a cofferdam) is placed over the affected tooth. The role of the shield is to stop saliva from entering the open tooth, which contains bacteria. The dentist then removes the decay and exposes the mouth of the canals.

Important! Anaesthesia allows the canals to be quickly cleared of pulp.

The procedure is carried out under the control of an endodontic microscope, which allows you to see the entire length of the canal under magnification. An endometer checks the depth of the canals. Once the canal has been emptied and the pulp is healthy, the next stage of the procedure is performed, i.e. laser sterilisation of the inside of the tooth (if it has been attacked by bacteria, it is sterilised). For sterilisation, sodium hypochlorite is used in a harmless concentration. The next stage is the filling of the canals. This procedure requires a high degree of precision - the canals must be filled in detail to make them airtight. This will prevent bacteria from entering the tooth, especially the apex. A special heated filling is used in the treatment. One of the more popular ones is gutta-percha. It is an insoluble material that is inert to tissues. It has a high degree of plasticity (it adapts perfectly to the irregular surface of the canal). To increase the characteristics of gutta-percha, it is heated so that it can fill the interior of the tooth even more tightly. The applied paste gets into all the nooks and crannies of the tooth, resulting in a perfect seal. Once the tooth has been filled, x-rays are taken again to determine whether the tooth has been well treated.

The success of endodontic treatment depends primarily on:

  • knowledge of tooth anatomy,
  • skilful diagnosis of pulp diseases,
  • the experience and manual skills of the dentist.

Important! Thanks to the modern method of endodontic treatment, it is possible to completely cure a tooth during a single visit to the dental surgery.