How is a Root Canal treatment done?
Root canal treatment is a stepwise procedure so you need 3-4 consultations to get it done. As different teeth have differing numbers of root canals, each of which need to be located, then cleaned, and sealed by the filling material .
First it is necessary to remove bacteria, nerve tissue, the organic debris and bacterial toxins inside the tooth. During these consultations, a temporary filling is filled inside the tooth. Once you are done with the cleaning then the permanent material is filled inside the tooth. And afterwards crowning is done if necessary. But it is always beneficial to have a crown after root canal treatment for improving the appearance of a tooth, restoring a broken tooth to its original shape, creating a seal over a tooth which prevents the bacteria and contaminates and strengthening a tooth. For more information about root canal click here.
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First, the pulp chamber is accessed by making a hole in the tooth. In case of painful teeth, the area is anaesthetized before the procedure. Next, very fine, delicate and sterilized instruments called files are used to clean and shape the root canals. Then, the shaped, sterilized canals are filled using a biocompatible, inert material and the hole on the tooth surface is sealed. Finally, the treated tooth is crowned to prevent further damage. In most cases, the treatment is completed in a single sitting. In cases where the root canal is severely infected, a medicated dressing is placed in the pulp canals to disinfect the same. Such situations may call for two or three visits to the clinic.
