Root canal treatment or endodontics is the treatment of inflamed, infected or dead pulp without damaging other teeth, gums or nerves. Dental pulp is a soft substance consisting of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue in the dental center. During a typical root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the internal part of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the surrounding tissue of the female becomes infected and abscesses may form. An abscess is a pus-filled pocket formed at the ends of the tooth roots. Most root canal treatments involve at least two visits to the dentist. In the first appointment, once the problem is fully detected and measured by a detailed x-ray, the infected nerve tissue is removed and the area is covered with a topical antibiotic. This usually relieves pain in the tooth. In the second visit, the root canal is cleaned, disinfected, shaped, measured, and filled to prevent recurrent infection.
Individuals whose pulp has been damaged by a bacterial infection
Individuals who suffer from deep tooth decay or recurrent tooth decay under previous fillings or crowns
1 hour 30 minutes.
Severe pain or pressure
Swelling
Bruising
Allergic reaction to medications
Tooth discoloration
Infection
There is no need for any downtime regarding root canal treatment, patients may resume their normal routine the day after the procedure.
Tooth Extraction
Dental Implant
Root canal treatment is a procedure used to treat abscessed or diseased teeth. So, if you have infected tissue inside or around your teeth, you might need to consider root canal treatment. During the procedure, your dentist will open the affected teeth, clean out the infected tissue in the center, fill it and then seal it.
This procedure is done in two sessions: (1) removing the pulp and the nerves and (2) closing the tooth.
We understand that every patient is different, so we carefully plan your trip from A-Z and we hook you up with an expert dentist who can customize the procedure so as to suit your preferences, goals, expectations as well as the dental clinic’s best practices. Here are some of the stages you should expect when you choose to have this procedure:
Diagnosis makes it possible for your dentist to identify the cause of the problem. This is the reason why you will have to go through an X-ray scan first before any procedure commences. It is the X-ray results that will help your dentist make informed decisions on how to treat the infection.
Suppose you don’t leave in Istanbul and but you want to travel to the country for the surgery, our FlyMedi consultant team will be happy to assist you. All you have to do is to send your X-ray documents to us, and we will take it from there.
When everything is set and you’re at the clinic ready for the treatment, your dentist will give you local anesthesia. This is done so that you don’t feel any sort of pain or discomfort during treatment. This anesthesia is given in the form of 3 injections that will numb the tooth and the surrounding gum completely.
Once your tooth is anesthetized, the dentist will use a small dental drill to open a small hole in the affected tooth. This small hole will give your dentist access to the inner structure of the tooth.
With access to the tooth’s inner structure, your dentist will then begin to remove the nerve and pulp. Special tools are used to remove the nerve and pulp. When the infection is completely removed, the dentist will apply special meds to heal the treated area. He/she will also put a temporary filling on the treated tooth.
When you dentist is satisfied that the meds have gone into effect, the temporary filling is removed and it replaced by a permanent one –and if necessary, a crown is placed.
Most of the patients are satisfied with the outcome of the procedure and they often say that they never experience any problems on the treated tooth ever again. But there are instances where the treatment can fail and in such cases, your dentist can recommend that you have alternative treatments.
Expect to experience tenderness on the treated tooth for several days.
Your dentist will prescribe some meds to relieve any sort of discomfort.
You should avoid eating sugary foodstuffs and also stop smoking.
Be careful not to damage your tongue and lips, which are will still be numb after the root canal treatment.
You shouldn’t eat anything for 2 hours after the treatment.
You should avoid chewing using the treated tooth for a couple of days, as this can destabilize the filling.
If placed fillings fall, you should visit your dentist to renew.
A week before the procedure, you should stop taking aspirin and any other meds associated with blood thinning.
If you are allergic to any drugs, you should inform your surgeon as soon as possible.
Patients are advised to avoid smoking 24 hours before the surgery.
Consuming any alcoholic beverages can affect anesthesia. So you should not take in anything alcoholic 24 hours prior to surgery.
If you are taking meds for chronic or acute diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, you should inform your surgeon before the surgery commences.
Is Root Canal Treatment Painful?
There is no pain during the procedure once numbness takes effect. However, in rare cases, patients may feel pain or soreness after the numbness subsides. Dentists may prescribe painkillers to relieve this pain and discomfort.
Are Root Canal Treatment Results Permanent?
The results of root canal treatment are long-term. This treatment relaxes the patient's teeth and protects the affected tooth indefinitely.
What is the Function of Pulp?
The main task of pulp is the completion of dental development. It also detects changes in temperature, trauma, pressure, and causes pain. This protects the tooth.
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