What is root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is a treatment option to save the tooth in severely decayed teeth or in the presence of infection at the root tip and in the tooth. First, the pulp of the tooth is removed using rotary instruments. Then, the well-disinfected root canals are filled.

Is root canal treatment a painful procedure?

Although root canal treatment is thought to be a very difficult procedure by the public, it is a treatment performed without any pain after local anesthesia (regional numbing). However, in cases of severe infection and pain, it can sometimes be difficult to anesthetize the tooth.

In such cases, the use of painkillers before treatment may be beneficial and the tooth can be anesthetized using various techniques.

In which cases is root canal treatment performed?

• In the presence of caries that has progressed to the pulp
• If the tooth has excessive sensitivity to hot and cold
• Especially in the presence of severe pain that begins spontaneously at night
• If there is severe pain when pressing on the tooth
• If the infection at the root tip causes swelling on the face
• If the color change has occurred in case of dead nerves in the teeth

The diagnosis of root canal treatment can be made in a clinical environment by performing a detailed intraoral examination and radiographic evaluation.

How long does the root canal treatment process take?

Although the duration of the root canal treatment process varies according to the condition of the teeth, it is approximately 45-50 minutes. Root canal treatment may be completed in a single session or may take several sessions in cases of serious infection in the tooth.

What are the probability of success of root canal treatment?

Although in the past, immediate extraction was recommended in case of tooth pain, the possibility of saving teeth and the chance of success are increasing due to developing technological devices and current methods.