Endodontics

– Endodontics – anotomy of tooth

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of the tooth.

Endodontics FAQ

Root canal treatment is done when the decay is involving the pulp of the tooth .We use specialised instruments to remove the pulp of the tooth and later the canals are filled with a bio compatible material.

Usually Root canal treatments are done in a single sitting unless the tooth is infected in which case a second sitting may be required to drain the abscess .

No Root canal procedures are not painful as we in Dr.Rao dental clinic use advanced techniques in the administration of anesthesia to ensure that our procedures are comfortable and painless to our patients.

Yes there are many reasons to which the patient can develop pain after a root canal.However in most cases the tooth can be saved by doing a Re-root canal.

In certain cases where the tooth is severely mutilated ,additional reinforcement is provided by placing a post into the root onto which a core is built up.

In context to Indian diet, all posterior(back) teeth require crowns after the root canal procedure as it re-enforces the tooth especially as back teeth are used for biting and eating.However crowns are also placed in anterior(front )teeth to restore form,function and aesthetics.

Lasers are used in the disinfection of root canals and studies have proven that there is a significant decrease in the bacterial count. Magnification with the help of loops and microscopes also allow better viewing of the root canal morphology.Dr.Rao dental clinic is equipped with all the latest equipments to provide good quality care at affordable prices.

What is a root canal?

How many sittings will I have to come for a root canal treatment ?

Usually Root canal treatments are done in a single sitting unless the tooth is infected in which case a second sitting may be required to drain the abscess .

Are Root canal procedures painful?

Can I have pain in a tooth which has already been root canal treated?

Yes there are many reasons to which the patient can develop pain after a root canal.However in most cases the tooth can be saved by doing a Re-root canal.

What is a post and core?

In certain cases where the tooth is severely mutilated ,additional reinforcement is provided by placing a post into the root onto which a core is built up.

Is a crown mandatory after a root canal procedure?

What are the latest advances in root canal treatments?

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