Root Treatment | Aliz Hair

WHAT IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?

It is the treatment method to save the tooth in case the decay progresses or the tooth is infected. In the root canal treatment process, the nerve and the pulp of the tooth are removed, and then, the inside of the tooth is completely cleaned and filled. Starting the canal treatment early is very important for the success of the treatment. When the tooth requiring root canal treatment is neglected, it becomes difficult to save the tooth and may even result in tooth loss.

HOW IS ROOT CANAL TREATMENT DONE?

– First, x-rays are taken and thus, the root canals and surrounding tissues of the related tooth are examined.

– Local anesthesia is applied to the relevant area to prevent pain during the treatment.

– During the treatment, the tooth is isolated with a rubber cover (rubber-dam) to keep the tongue, cheeks, and saliva away from the tooth and to increase patient comfort.

– The decayed and infected tissue is removed from the tooth.

– Root canals are cleaned and washed with special tools and filled with a biocompatible material.

– After the root canal treatment (endodontics) is completed, the restoration of the tooth is completed with a superstructure material such as a filling, inlay, onlay or crown.

HOW LONG DOES ROOT CANAL TREATMENT TAKE AND IS IT PAINFUL?

Depending on the degree of infection in the tooth, it is performed in a single session or in two sessions.

Since local anesthesia is applied during the procedure, there is no pain. Following the procedure, the patient may feel a temporary sensitivity in the tooth. This can be controlled with painkillers. Most patients can return to their daily activities on the same day.

WHAT ARE THE COMPLAINTS REQUIRING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?

– Spontaneous pain in the tooth,

– Pains that increases at night and does not completely fade with painkillers,

– Pains that does not fade for a long time when in contact with external factors such as cold and heat,

– When there are swellings and abscesses around the tooth, gum, and surrounding tissues,

– Color change and presence of fistula in the tooth caused by infection of the tooth,

– Root canal treatment is required in the presence of root tip lesions detected on x-ray in routine controls.

WHAT ARE THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALING AFTER ROOT CANAL TREATMENT?

– Take care not to bite tissues such as the tongue, lips, and cheeks until the effect of local anesthesia fades.

– Take care not to eat anything for 2 hours after the treatment.

– Avoid consuming hard foods with the treated tooth in the healing process.

– It is normal to have minor pain after the application.

– If the temporary filling falls between sessions in treatments that last two sessions, you should consult your doctor.

– The healing process may vary from person to person.

– Pay attention to taking the medicines given by your doctor neatly.

IS THE ROOT CANAL TREATMENT LONG-LASTING?

The success rate of root canal treatment in the literature is above 95%. The patient can use the tooth for a lifetime after a well-performed root canal treatment.