Root canal treatment is a procedure in which infected or damaged dental pulp is cleaned and the canals are filled. Treatment is generally completed in one or two sessions and is carried out under local anaesthesia. In teeth with extensive loss of structure, reinforcement with a crown after treatment may be recommended in order to reduce the risk of fracture. The outcome of the treatment and how long the tooth remains in the mouth vary according to the level of infection, the remaining tooth structure and the oral care of the patient.
Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)
A procedure in which infected pulp tissue is cleaned and the canals are filled.
General information
In which situations is it assessed?
- Patients with deep decay or complaints of spontaneous pain
- Patients with signs of an abscess or swelling
- Patients in whom a periapical lesion is detected on radiological examination
Treatment process
- 1 Examination and radiological assessment
- 2 Local anaesthesia and cleaning of the canals
- 3 Canal filling
- 4 Reinforcement with a crown where deemed necessary