Endodontics is a branch of dentistry, also known as root canal therapy. Root canal therapy is a procedure performed to remove the soft tissue (pulp) inside the tooth and clean the part of the tooth that has been damaged by infection or injury.

Root canal therapy is performed by first opening an opening in the top of the tooth to access the root canals of the tooth. The soft tissues inside the tooth are then cleaned, the inside of the tooth is disinfected, and filled with filling material. This procedure is used as an alternative when the tooth needs to be extracted.

What Does It Do?

Root canal therapy is usually performed to treat discomfort caused by toothache, sensitivity, or gum infections. When the pulp of the tooth is damaged by tooth decay or injury, infections inside the tooth can spread and cause gum infections. In this case, root canal therapy is used to remove and clean the soft tissues inside the tooth to prevent the spread of infection.

Root canal therapy is one of the longest procedures in dentistry and usually requires two or three visits. During the first visit, the dentist will examine the condition of the tooth and take x-rays if necessary. They will then access the inside of the tooth by drilling an opening in the upper part of the tooth. The soft tissues will be cleaned, the tooth will be disinfected, and a temporary filling will be placed.

On the second or third visit, the dentist will remove the temporary filling material and fill the inside of the tooth with a permanent filling material. A filling or crown may be placed on the top of the tooth.

Root canal treatment is generally a successful treatment and prevents most patients from losing their teeth. However, root canal teeth require careful care to preserve them. It is important to brush your teeth regularly, floss, and visit your dentist regularly.

Ultimately, root canal treatment is an important treatment for protecting your teeth.

How is it done?
Root canal treatment is the most common form of endodontic treatment. Root canal treatment involves cleaning and sterilizing the canals inside the tooth to remove infected or damaged pulp tissue. The canals inside the tooth surround the pulp tissue in the center of the tooth. Bacteria and infected tissue inside the canals are cleaned and the canals are sterilized. This procedure removes the infected or damaged part of the tooth and saves the tooth.

The stages of root canal treatment are as follows:
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia is applied to numb the tissues around the tooth.

Access: A hole is opened on the tooth and the pulp tissue inside the tooth is accessed.

Cleaning: The infected or damaged pulp tissue is removed from the canals inside the tooth. The inside of the canals is sterilized and bacteria are cleaned.

Filling: A special filling material is placed inside the canals and compressed. This material is placed tightly so that it does not come out of the canals inside the tooth.

Coating: The hole on the tooth is closed with a special filling material and a coating is placed on the tooth. This coating increases the strength of the tooth and protects the tooth.

The root canal treatment process is usually completed in several sessions. In the first session, the pulp tissue inside the tooth is removed and the canals are cleaned. In the second session, the filling of the canals and the coating process are completed.

Endodontic treatment is an important method for saving teeth. Root canal treatment cleans and saves infected or damaged tissues inside the teeth. This procedure can be a solution to dental problems that need to be resolved before you lose your teeth. Those who have toothaches or other dental problems can consult a dentist for root canal treatment.