Root canal treatment is a dental procedure performed with the aim of removing damaged or infected soft tissues (pulp) inside the tooth and cleaning the interior of the tooth. This procedure helps preserve the tooth by preventing its loss and preventing the spread of infection.

 

Root canal treatment consists of the following steps:

1. Local Anesthesia: The dentist applies local anesthesia to the area during the procedure to prevent pain and discomfort.

2. Tooth Opening: The dentist accesses the pulp chamber inside the tooth by removing decay and damaged tissues on the surface of the tooth.

3. Cleaning: The dentist removes the damaged or infected pulp tissue and cleans the cavity inside the tooth. This process is performed using a special instrument along the channels of the tooth.

4. Shaping: The dentist uses a special set of instruments to shape the canals and remove all harmful tissues inside the tooth during the procedure.

5. Filling: After the canals are cleaned and shaped, the dentist places a special filling material (gutta-percha) into the tooth. This material blocks the canals of the tooth and prevents the spread of infection inside the tooth.

6. Restoration: After the root canal treatment is completed, the upper part of the tooth is restored. The dentist completes the procedure by placing a filling or crown on the tooth and covering the lost part of the tooth.

7. Root canal treatment is a treatment method to prevent the loss of a tooth and prolong the life of the tooth. This procedure is applied in cases such as serious damage to the structure of the tooth, deep caries, cracks or post-traumatic infections.

 

Root canal treatment offers the following advantages:

1. Preventing Tooth Loss: Root canal treatment helps prevent the loss of the tooth and extends its lifespan.

2. Reduce pain: During the procedure, the dentist uses local anesthesia to prevent pain and discomfort.

3. Preserving the natural tooth appearance: Root canal treatment preserves the natural appearance of the tooth by using a protective filling in the structure of the tooth.