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Endodontics

Precise root canal treatment

Precise endodontic treatments

Endodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on root canal treatments, essential for saving teeth affected by deep cavities or infections. In our clinic, these treatments are performed using a dental microscope, allowing a level of precision impossible to achieve with the naked eye. Through modern technology and the experience of our doctors, endodontic treatments become more comfortable, effective, and long-lasting, giving you the chance to keep your natural smile healthy for as long as possible.

What you should know about root canal treatment

  1. Diseases of the tooth and pulp
  2. What does root canal treatment mean?
  3. How is the root canal treatment performed?
  4. How difficult can it be to treat an endodontic tooth?
  5. What costs can a root canal treatment have and how are they justified?
  6. When is an X-ray necessary and how many are needed?
  7. How can a quality treatment be distinguished from a wrong one?
  8. What does it mean to retreat a tooth that was filled on the canal a long time ago?

When is root canal treatment necessary?

Root canal treatment is necessary when the dental pulp (the tooth nerve) becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have several causes:

If the inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can lead to pain or a dental abscess. The pain can sometimes be extremely severe, and dental infections can affect the entire body. That’s why it’s essential to treat dental lesions early.

  • Deep cavity
  • Tooth fractures
  • Repeated thermal and/or mechanical stimuli on a tooth without decay
  • Repeated dental procedures on the same tooth

How is the root canal treatment performed?

Root canal treatment involves removing the dental pulp, cleaning, enlarging, sterilizing, and filling the root canals with special materials.

It is essential to use a rubber dam isolation system to keep the tooth clean and prevent contamination with saliva.

During the procedure, multiple X-rays and anesthetics may be needed, and the difficulty of the case may require more sessions than initially planned.

Benefits

  • Detailed visualization of root canals, including very fine or curved ones
  • Complete cleaning and disinfection of the canals, reducing the risk of infection recurrence
  • Safer, minimally invasive treatments with predictable results
  • Long-term preservation of the natural tooth, avoiding extraction

Success rate of endodontic treatments

Treatment Follow-up time Success rate
First endodontic treatment 6.7 years 86.02%
Endodontic retreatment 8.7 years 78.2%
Surgical treatment (apical resection) 6.8 years 63.4%
Implant 7.5 years 90.9%