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Getting to the root of
endodontic (root canal) treatments |
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THE GOAL: PRESERVING THE TOOTH in the
past, injured or diseased teeth frequently had to be removed. Today, they
often can be saved through endodontic treatment. Also known as a root canal
treat-ment, this procedure may be performed by a general dentist or a
specialist called an endodontist.
More than one office visit
usually is required.
PULP PARTICULARS
A root canal treatment generally involves the removal and replacement of
a tooth’s pulp. The pulp is soft tissue containing blood vessels, nerves and
connective tissue.
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The pulp is found in a canal that runs through
the center of the hard tissue on the inside of the tooth (the dentin).
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The pulp extends from the pulp chamber in the
crown down through the root canal to the tip of the root in the jawbone.
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A tooth has only one pulp chamber but may have
more than one root and several root canals.
If pulp becomes damaged through injury or disease and cannot repair
itself, bacteria and their products can leak into the pulp and cause the
pulp to die. If a root canal procedure is not performed, an abscess can form
at the tip of the root and cause considerable pain. Even if there is no
pain, the bone anchoring the tooth in the jaw can be damaged. Without
treatment, the tooth may have to be extracted.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Here is what you can expect when you schedule a root canal treatment.
On the initial visit:
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Local anesthetic usually is given, to maintain
patient comfort.
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The affected tooth is isolated from saliva with
a rubberlike sheet called a dam.
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An opening is made through the crown of the
tooth. The pulp is removed, and then the root is cleaned and shaped.
Medication may be added to the pulp chamber and root canal(s) to help
eliminate bacteria.
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A temporary filling is placed in the crown
opening to keep saliva out. Antibi-otics may be pre-scribed if an
infec-tion is present and has spread beyond the end of the root(s).
On the next visit:
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The temporary filling is removed.
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The root canal is filled and permanently
sealed.
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(A metal or plastic rod or post may be placed in the root canal for
struc-tural support.)
If an endodontist performs the procedure, he or she usually will send you
back to your general dentist for preparation of a crown to be placed on the
tooth. Crowns are made from a variety of materials, depending on the
location of the tooth, the color of the tooth and the amount of natural
tooth remaining. Discuss with your dentist which option is best for you.
THE REST IS UP TO YOU
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The restored tooth can remain healthy as long as its roots are
nourished by the surrounding tissues.
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Good oral hygiene at home and regular dental visits can help prevent
tooth decay and gum disease. If you take good care of it, the restored
tooth could last a lifetime.
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WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Just drop
over to our Fortune Dental Clinic Main Branch at 233/11 Mahidol Road (Near
Chiang Mai International Airport) or at our
Huay Kaew
branch in
Chiang Mai Thailand or email us at:
info@fortunedentalclinic-thailand.com and our dental specialist will describe the intra oral
digital camera treatment and their benefits, candidates for the procedure,
the materials used and the steps involved in the procedure.
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Some of the above information
are extracted from ADA
(American Dental Association)
JADA, Vol. 132, March 2001
Page 407
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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR FOREIGNERS / TOURIST |
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If you are having
problem getting to Fortune Dental Clinic, Chiang Mai Thailand.
Please click on the image (right/left) and print this direction
guide in Thai language and show it to the taxi drivers at the
airport or anywhere in Chiang Mai, Thailand. |
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This site was last updated:
08 April 2012 |
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