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Endodontic

The endodontist is a specialist in root canal treatment. His role is to be able to heal and preserve dead teeth.

Endodontics Treatment Tooth protection Summary

Endodontics is the practice of dentistry that encompasses the treatment of all inflammations and infections that affect the dental pulp and the internal canals of the teeth. This includes the tooth root, the inner part of the tooth and the periradicular tissues.

Endodontics

Endodontics is the practice of dentistry that encompasses the treatment of all inflammations and infections that affect the dental pulp and the internal canals of the teeth. This includes the tooth root, the inner part of the tooth and the periradicular tissues.

Treatment

Endodontic treatment, better known as root canal therapy, is the removal of infected tooth pulp after bacteria have entered it.

The aim of this treatment is to restore the tooth to satisfactory function, while avoiding the need to extract it. There are several reasons why your dentist may need to perform a root canal, which we will discuss later in this section.

Tooth protection

Endodontic treatments aim to save a tooth from extraction, while protecting the patient from the spread of infection, as is the case when a dental abscess forms.

Dental abscesses bring with them unpleasant symptoms, such as pain, swelling of the face and pus in the mouth. In addition, dental abscesses can lead to serious complications and can jeopardise the patient’s health. It is therefore important to treat them as soon as possible.

Summary

Endodontic treatment is a complex operation that requires real expertise. It consists of:

  • remove infected living tissue from the dental pulp
  • prepare the inside of the channels
  • disinfecting the inside of the canals
  • drying the root canal system
  • do the root canal filling

A local anaesthetic is performed before any endodontic treatment.

Why see an endodontist?

The endodontist has the theoretical and practical knowledge required for complex interventions on the dental pulp. He or she has access to a state-of-the-art technical platform (digital radiography, apex locator, hot gutta fillings, etc.).

The crown

Replace the visible part of the tooth by covering it

The bridges

Compensating for the lack of one or more teeth

Inlays/onlays

Partial crown of the tooth

Endodontic treatment

When is it necessary to use it?

As mentioned earlier, there are several factors that can lead to a dental pulp infection. Whatever the reason, its consequences are always unpleasant and can quickly develop into an even more serious condition.

As a reminder, here are the conditions that require endodontic intervention in the majority of cases:

  • Tooth decay that becomes deep enough to reach the tooth pulp;
  • A pulp irritated by a deep filling;
  • Pulp irritated by trauma, such as an accident that caused the teeth to be impacted;
  • A broken tooth that cannot be repaired;
  • An infection in the mouth that has reached the tip of the tooth root.

Our team of qualified professionals offers you effective and thorough treatments, while being gentle and respecting the health of your mouth. If you have any questions about endodontic treatment, please contact us!

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