Why Do I Require Endodontic Treatments?

Endodontic therapy consists of a series of treatments, including removing pulpal tissue, filing and shaping root canals, obturating the root canal space, and placing a permanent restoration for the tooth. For some patients, it may be appropriate to do each step in succession, especially when no other problems have been identified. For patients with many deep carious lesions or pulpal pain, simply removing the caries and pulpal tissue, followed by rudimentary filing and shaping and placement of a provisional, sedative restoration, is preferred. After establishing some level of disease control, endodontic therapy can then be completed. To prevent fracture, permanent restorations for endodontically treated teeth should be sequenced before those for vital teeth if at all possible.

Types Of Treatment

• Root Canal Treatment

Endodontic therapy is done to remove an infected pulp. The pulp cavity is the innermost layer of the teeth, and it contains nerves and tissues. The pulp is protected, but due to factors like repeated dental procedures, decay, and trauma, it can get infected. Pimples on the gums, pain, lingering sensitivity, dark and tender gingivae are all symptoms of infected pulp. Removing the root canals will reduce pain, stop the spread of infection, and save teeth.

• Endodontic treatment

Root canal treatment is effective and, in most cases, successful. Plus, the treated teeth can last for a lifetime. The treatment may, however, fail due to factors such as multiple canals, tooth decay, and loose dental crown, the treatment may fail.

• Tooth Trauma

When teeth sustain traumatic injuries, tooth trauma therapies may also be necessary. An accident-related fracture is the most frequent traumatic injury. The nerve of the tooth can be so severely wounded that it will die and require a root canal, whether it is due to a vehicle accident, baseball game, or any other circumstance in which the tooth is struck by an item. Avulsed teeth (teeth that pop out) may not reattach the nerve, necessitating additional tooth trauma treatments.

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