Services
Endodontics at Smile Mantra
Root Canal Therapy and Related Procedures
Root Canal Therapy (RCT) and related procedures, such as post and core placement, apicoectomy, and mesiotomy, are crucial in the field of endodontics. They address issues with the dental pulp and help restore teeth to optimal function and health. Root Canal Therapy is a procedure designed to treat infections or damage to the dental pulp, the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels. The goal is to save the tooth and restore its function.
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Procedure:
- Diagnosis: X-rays and clinical exams assess the extent of damage or infection.
- Preparation: The tooth is numbed, and an access opening is made in the crown.
- Cleaning and Shaping: The pulp chamber and root canals are cleaned, disinfected, and shaped.
- Filling and Sealing: The cleaned canals are filled with a biocompatible material (usually gutta-percha) and sealed.
- Restoration: A crown or other restoration is placed to protect and strengthen the tooth.
Apicoectomy
Apicoectomy is a surgical procedure performed when a root canal treatment fails, or there is persistent infection at the tip of the tooth root.
- Incision: The gum is cut to access the root tip.
- Removal of Infected Tissue: The infected tissue at the root tip is removed.
- Retrograde Filling: A filling is placed at the root tip to seal the end of the root canal and prevent further infection.
- Suturing: The gum is sutured back in place.
Summary
Gingivitis and Periodontitis Treatment
Gingivitis: This is the mildest form of gum disease, characterized by red, swollen gums that may bleed easily. Gingivitis is often caused by poor oral hygiene, leading to the accumulation of plaque—a sticky film of bacteria—on the teeth.
Periodontitis: If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, a more severe condition where the gums pull away from the teeth, forming pockets that can become infected. This stage involves the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth and can eventually lead to tooth loss if not properly managed.