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What exactly is endodontics?

The study and treatment of the dental pulp, which is the soft inner tissue found within a tooth, is the focus of this dentistry specialty. The term comes from two Greek words: endo, which means inside, and odont, which means tooth. A dentist who specializes in the treatment of endodontic diseases is known as an endodontist.

What type of treatments are involved in endodontics?

Root canal treatment -This is a procedure that is done under local anesthetic to salvage a tooth by removing a damaged nerve and possibly infected pulp. The specialist removes the inflamed or infected pulp with various tools before cleaning and disinfecting the tooth to prevent infection. After cleaning the tooth, the endodontist fills and seals the cavity with gutta-percha, a rubber-like substance. After that, the tooth is usually repaired with a crown or filling to provide long-term protection. Treatment options for infected teeth that aren’t appropriate for endodontics are limited, and extraction is usually the only alternative.

Endodontics re-treatment -This is a type of treatment that is given to those who have already had root canal therapy. Months or even years after the first root canal procedure, the root canal might become uncomfortable or infected. The reasons for treatment failure are unknown; however they could be due to a bad initial treatment or a complicated canal system. Re-treatment is difficult and not always achievable, especially if the tooth has a large post.

Endodontics surgery– This is a treatment that aids in the detection of tiny fractures or hidden canals that were missed by x-rays or a previous nonsurgical root canal. The therapy aids in the removal of calcium deposits as well as the treatment of injured root surfaces and surrounding bone. The apicectomy, also known as root end resection, is a common surgical surgery. Depending on the region, oral surgeons or endodontists give these services.

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