How is root canal treatment performed?

The quality of teeth is not only a person's appearance, but also plays a very important role in human health. When dental disease occurs, timely treatment is required. For example, root canal treatment is a common treatment method. Root canal treatment surgery, which is usually called endodontic surgery, is a common treatment method for pulp necrosis and root canal infection. Patients who want to undergo treatment must go to a regular dental clinic for examination and then develop a better treatment plan. After the operation, they must emphasize maintenance and prevent infection. They must also pay attention to their diet and try not to eat hard food. You should maintain good oral hygiene to avoid major dental problems.

1. Develop a treatment plan

Before treating a patient, the doctor will conduct a detailed examination of the teeth and gums so that he or she has a clear idea of ​​the extent of the tooth damage. Only in this way can the doctor prescribe the right medicine and develop a preliminary plan for root canal treatment, which also establishes clear goals for the treatment.

How is root canal treatment performed?

2. Treatment process

Specifically, it can be divided into three steps, namely preparation, disinfection and filling. The most important process is the disinfection, which requires the removal of inflamed or infected tooth pulp. This requires making an opening in the necrotic crown for cleaning, and then completing the filling process with resin.

3. Repair process

After the root canal treatment, an artificial crown is needed on the top of the filling and around the remaining tooth to protect the entire tooth. In addition, if some tooth crowns are missing a lot, timely repair methods should be adopted to make use of the remaining tooth roots as much as possible, thereby protecting the health of the teeth to a great extent and avoiding the pain of tooth extraction.

Root canal treatment process

1. Take X-rays to determine the structure of the affected area and the surgical plan.

2. Administer local anesthesia.

3. Drill the tooth and remove the decayed tooth.

4. Open the pulp cavity and remove the necrotic pulp.

5. Use a root canal drill to enlarge the root canal.

6. Rinse the inside of the root canal with a disinfectant (e.g. sodium chlorate solution).

7. Fill the root canal with special materials to ensure it remains sterile for a long time.

8.Fill the holes in the teeth or install crowns.