A dental pulp is the center of a tooth and it is made up of connective tissue, blood vessels, and cells. A hard surface layer on the pulp shields it from bacteria in the mouth. When there is tooth decay, this outer layer erodes, creating holes or cavities that expose the dental pulp to pathogens and high temperatures. Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that involves studying, diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental pulp.
Apollo Dental, Jabalpur is outfitted with the most up-to-date technology to produce excellent endodontic treatments. Visit a dental specialist near you to know more about the procedure.
Why is Endodontics recommended?
Endodontics is recommended:
- To restructure the root canal system and clean it.
- To treat a tooth injury.
- To treat dental decay.
- To remove the abnormal pulp.
- To deal with a dental abscess (a cavity filled with pus).
- To treat teeth fractures that reach a tooth's pulp tissue.
- To clean a root canal that is diseased and inflammatory.
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Who can perform Endodontics?
An endodontist is a highly trained dentist with a focus on treating patients' delicate dental pulp. Visit a dental doctor near you, as soon as you notice any pain or discomfort in your teeth or gums.
How is Endodontics conducted?
Endodontics is a series of treatment procedures with each procedure conducted differently. A brief on those treatment options is as follows:
- Endodontic Retreatment - Endodontic retreatment is the process of removing and replacing materials used after an unsuccessful root canal.
- Dental Surgery - Dental surgery may be necessary to treat severe tooth infections or to fix complicated dental damage.
- Tooth Extraction Surgery - Tooth extraction surgery involves removing teeth whose tissues have been seriously damaged and cannot be preserved.
- Dental Implantation - After a tooth has been extracted, dental implant surgery involves placing a dental implant that can later be used to support prostheses like bridges to restore the tooth's appearance and function.
- Apicoectomy - An apicoectomy is an endodontic procedure used to remove the tip of a tooth's root.
What are the benefits of Endodontics?
Endodontics is a popular branch of dentistry as it:
- Prevents tooth loss.
- Protects nearby teeth from infection.
- Enhances the appearance of teeth.
- Keeps the jawbone from deteriorating.
- Improves dental and general health.
- Is almost painless.
Conclusion
Endodontics is a series of procedures that can assist in preserving all or a portion of the dental pulp in healthy teeth, or they can assist in pulp removal in unhealthy, damaged, or inflammatory teeth. Reach out to a dental specialist near you if you experience any pain or discomfort in the teeth or gums.
Frequently Asked Questions about Endodontics
If done correctly by a skilled endodontist, RCT can be the long-term fix for a tooth plagued by dental caries.
RCT typically costs between INR 4000 and 5500 (USD 56 and EURO 50-69) per tooth.
The endodontist will assess the condition of your tooth and determine whether or not a root canal can save the diseased tooth. If not, tooth extraction is done.
