[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Many times as patients who go to the dentist, we have asked ourselves several questions about the treatment that will be performed on us, for example: What methods does the dentist use? Root canal?
What is endodontics?
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry that involves the procedure commonly known as the total or partial removal of the affected dental pulp, leaving the root canal clean and free of bacteria. All this with the purpose of “killing the nerve.”
In the tooth, we have three layers, from the outside inwards: enamel, dentin, and dental pulp, so the innermost layer or dental pulp is extracted, inside the pulp there are blood vessels and nerves called the neurovascular bundle.
What are the causes to determine if you need an endodontic treatment?
It is known that deep cavities can be the main causes of inflammation and infection of the dental nerves, but there are also other causes such as trauma, fractures, abrasions, and wear of the teeth due to contact between them.
Symptoms
When the pulp is inflamed, there is usually mild or intense pain, depending on the circumstances. For example, gum inflammation, discomfort when chewing, change in tooth color, sensitivity when drinking, eating, or when exposed to heat and cold.
Procedures for endodontic treatment
First, a diagnosis is made on the patient with an intraoral examination along with the necessary X-rays.
After diagnosing that the patient is suitable for endodontic treatment, it is important to ensure that the area is not inflamed or infected. If so, antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs will be prescribed before the procedure.
Then, access to the dental pulp is gained by making a hole in the crown of the tooth. The infected tissue is removed, and the root canals are cleaned. Once the area is disinfected, obturation is performed, which involves filling and sealing the cleaned canals with inert material.
Types of endodontic treatments
Multiradicular: molars with two or more roots.
Biradicular: premolars and molars with two root canals.
Single-rooted: premolars or anterior teeth with a single root.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]