DENTISTRY

Endodontics - Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is a treatment method applied when the tissue inside the teeth is usually inflamed. The term root canal treatment is used for cleaning the canals inside the tooth root. It can be a more conservative alternative if the tooth needs to be extracted and allows the tooth to be saved. The treatment is applied if the tooth is infected due to decay or injury.

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    Endodontic Root Canal Treatment for Painless Smiles

    Root canal treatment is a treatment method applied when the tissue inside the teeth is usually inflamed. The term root canal treatment is used for cleaning the canals inside the tooth root. It can be a more conservative alternative if the tooth needs to be extracted and allows the tooth to be saved. Treatment is performed when the tooth is infected due to decay or injury. In the early stages of infection, people may not feel any pain. In some cases, the color of the tooth may gradually change to a darker color over time, which may mean that the dental nerve has started to die. This requires root canal treatment. Decades ago, the pain of root canal treatment was often painful, but today, thanks to advances in dentistry and local anesthetics, the pain has been reduced. Some people may feel very little pain, while others may feel no pain at all.

    • Save Your Teeth

      Root canal treatment cleans the infections in the tooth roots and restores your teeth to health without losing them.

    • Fast Recovery

      Root canal treatment applied with modern techniques relieves toothache and offers a comfortable treatment process.

    What is Root Canal Treatment?

    Root canal treatment is a type of treatment aimed at the tissue called pulp, which is located on the inside of the teeth. This treatment prevents the tooth from receding, preserving its natural structure and reducing pain.

    During the procedure, infected or damaged pulp is removed and the root canals are cleaned and disinfected. Appropriate filling material is placed in the cleaned root canals, restoring the tooth's function. Root canal treatment is a treatment method frequently performed by dentists to maintain the patient's dental health and relieve pain.

    • Infection Control
    • Tooth Protection

    What are the Symptoms in Need of Root Canal Treatment?

    Infected teeth may need root canal treatment to clear the infection. However, in some cases, the infection in the tooth may not show any symptoms. When you have symptoms, they may include

    • Constant pain: Many factors cause pain in the teeth. However, pain that is deep in the tooth or radiates towards the jaw, face or other teeth may indicate an infection in the dental canals. Persistent or severe pain in the tooth is usually caused by pulp tissue damaged by decay or infection. Pain can also often increase when hot or cold is applied to the tooth.
    • Pain with pressure: If the tooth hurts when eating or being touched, this may indicate that there is damage to the nerves around the tooth pulp.
    • Swelling: Swelling in the gum or jaw area is a sign of the spread of infection in the tooth. The infection can spread from the pulp tissue to the root canals and surrounding tissues, which can cause swelling.
    • Changes in tooth color: A sudden or gradual darkening or staining of the tooth may indicate damage to the pulp tissue. In this case, the pulp tissue may be dead or inflamed.
    • Gingivitis or discharge: Redness, tenderness, swelling or inflammation around the gums can be a sign of an infection in the tooth roots. Also, a bad taste or bad odor between the gums or teeth can be a sign of infection.
    • loose teeth: Pus from infected tooth pulp can soften the bones supporting the tooth, making it feel loose.

    How is Root Canal Treatment Performed?

    Before starting treatment, the dentist or endodontist will take dental x-rays of the affected tooth. Other tests, such as a pulp test, may also be ordered to determine whether the tooth pulp is dead, infected or inflamed. The stages of treatment may include:

    • Anesthesia: The tooth to be treated with root canal treatment and the surrounding area are numbed. The dentist injects anesthesia to numb the infected tooth and nearby gums.
    • Access opening: The pulp chamber is accessed by entering the upper part of the tooth. For this, an access hole is drilled on the tooth.
    • Pulp extraction: Small medical instruments are then used to remove the nerves, blood vessels and tissues inside the tooth pulp. Once the pulp has been removed, the inside of the tooth is drained and cleaned.
    • Cleaning and shaping: After cleaning the pulp, the root canals are cleaned and shaped using special medical materials.
    • Placement of the filling material: A suitable filling material is placed in the cleaned and shaped root canals. After the root canals are filled with filling material, the upper part of the tooth is covered with a suitable filling or crown.
    • Restoration of the tooth: In the last step, the doctor places a dental crown on the treated tooth. Dental crowns protect the teeth and ensure that the teeth fit together when biting.

    Care after root canal treatment is an important part of the treatment. Regular dental check-ups and oral hygiene are important for dental care.

    Curiosities about Root Canal Treatment

    Root canal treatment prices may vary depending on factors such as the cost of the treatment, the region where the patient lives, the expertise of the dentist performing the treatment, the number of procedures required and the quality of the materials used. Generally, root canal treatment is more costly than some dental treatments because it may require more expertise and care.

    The number of root canal treatment sessions may vary depending on the treatment and the severity of the condition. A simple root canal treatment may usually involve 2 or 3 sessions, while more complex cases may require more sessions.