Root canal treatment (nerve extraction) is an endodontic therapy that is considered one of the most unpopular dental procedures. The name itself reminds of pain. However, it is not a painful procedure because nowadays it is done under local anesthesia and most of our patients describes the experience as similar as when getting a dental filling.
What is endodontic therapy?
Endodontic therapy refers to the treatment of the tooth part that contains the tooth pulp or nerve. Even though teeth are mostly made from hard structures, every tooth contains a hollow space which stores soft tissue (tooth pulp) .
Infection
Endodontic therapy is necessary in order to remove the cause with the goal to preserve the tooth’s health.
Make the canal accessible
Tooth is under anesthesia – the roof of the pulp and coronal pulp are removed and the entry to the root canal is made.
Removal of infected/inflammated tissue – pulp extirpation
Pulp extirpation is a mechanical treatment of root canal with the help of endodontic instruments. It cannot be done without irrigation. The irrigator is a chemical substance which helps in removing of organic of inorganic content.
Canal filling
Gutta-percha sticks are used for canal filling, just them or in combination with toothpaste. They are inserted into the tooth canal.
Reconstruction
After the endodontic treatment, the cavity is closed with adequate materials.
The use of pins
In some cases where extra support is needed parapulpal pins are placed.
