Root Canal Procedure
This is the most common endodontic procedure. Once the tooth’s pulp is affected by a certain external factor, it has to be properly treated. These factors usually are presented with dental caries. If caries progresses to the dental pulp, it becomes infected with bacteria and their products. This means that the tooth is not going to be vital anymore, instead should be treated with a root canal procedure. It all starts with the removal of the dental decay. The following step includes the extraction of the coronal part of the pulp. Once that is done, the dentist has to locate the entrances of the root canals. Then, he uses special instruments to enter in the canals and completely extract the pulp. He has to leave the canals clean and decontaminated. They are sealed with special dental materials, and that is how the tooth is kept in the mouth. If the treatment is successful, the tooth can stay for a very long time. Sometimes the treatment is not successful, so dentists try with a re-treatment. Other factors that can hurt the pulp are cracks and chips, dental injuries and more. The latest advancements in endodontics include microscopes that help a lot with the procedures.