Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic therapy, is a dental procedure provided at Cevredent designed to address issues within the pulp of a tooth, such as infection or damage. Here’s an overview of the benefits, features, risks, recovery time, side effects, and procedure of root canal treatment at Cevredent.

Root Canal Treatment Benefits and Features

Root canal treatment offers several benefits and features that make it a crucial dental procedure:

Pain Relief

Root canal treatment effectively alleviates severe toothache resulting from infection or inflammation in the tooth pulp.

Preservation of Natural Tooth

This procedure focuses on saving the natural tooth by removing the infected or damaged pulp, cleaning the root canal system, and sealing it to prevent further infection.

Restoration of Function

Following root canal treatment, the tooth can be restored with a crown or filling, enabling normal chewing and biting function to be regained.

Prevention of Further Complications

By addressing the underlying infection or inflammation, root canal treatment helps prevent the spread of infection to surrounding tissues and the formation of abscesses.

Root Canal Procedure

The root canal treatment procedure generally consists of the following steps:

Initial Assessment

The dentist conducts a comprehensive examination and may utilize X-rays to evaluate the extent of infection or damage within the tooth and surrounding structures.

Anesthesia

Local anesthesia is administered to ensure the patient’s comfort during the procedure.

Access and Cleaning

The dentist creates an opening in the tooth to access the pulp chamber, removes the infected or damaged pulp, and meticulously cleans and shapes the root canal system.

Sealing and Restoration

Once the root canal is thoroughly cleaned, it is filled and sealed with a biocompatible material. Subsequently, the tooth is restored with a filling or crown to provide strength and protection.

Follow-Up

Patients are typically scheduled for a follow-up appointment to monitor healing and ensure the success of the treatment.

Root Canal Treatment Recovery Time

The recovery period subsequent to root canal treatment can vary, with patients generally encountering some level of discomfort or sensitivity for a few days following the procedure. Complete healing and resolution of symptoms may take several days to a few weeks.

Root Canal Treatment Risks

Root canal treatment is generally associated with low risks, although there is a slight possibility of complications such as incomplete removal of infected tissue, instrument fracture, or reinfection of the treated tooth.

Root Canal Treatment Side Effects

Common side effects associated with root canal treatment may include:

Discomfort: Patients may experience mild to moderate discomfort or sensitivity following the procedure, although this is usually manageable with pain medication.

Swelling: Some degree of swelling in the surrounding gum tissue is normal and should subside within a few days.

Temporary Numbness: Patients may experience temporary numbness in the treated tooth and surrounding area, which typically resolves as the tissues heal.