ENDODONTICS

Endodontics is the treatment of root canals. It can be primary or secondary.

Primary endodontic treatment is caused by irreversible changes in the nerve of the tooth (pulp), which occurs as a consequence of an infection entering the nerve (a tooth decay complication). The indication for secondary endodontics is an infection at the root apex, for example, associated with a previously poorly healed root canal. Primary and secondary endodontics include mechanical cleaning and treatment with special medication and root canal filling.

Since the early 2000s, the ROMA Clinic has been using a special KAPS dental microscope (Germany) for quality endodontic treatment.

The combination of powerful shadow-free light and high magnification allows the endodontist to work with high precision and thoroughly remove all infected tissue from the root canal. The use of the microscope opens up many possibilities, especially when there are hidden root canals, cracked walls, bends, lateral branches, and to facilitate the treatment of canals with frequent atypical structures. It should also be used when it is necessary to pull out broken instruments, to find and close root canal perforation, to qualitatively enumerate previously untreated canals.

Please note! If the inflammation of the nerve is not treated in time, periodic exacerbations may occur, manifested by pain and swelling. And incorrect root canal filling by individual dentists not specialized in endodontics can lead to irreversible changes and even tooth loss.

It must be understood that a tooth with polished root canals is like a dry branch, so often such teeth may splinter and have cracks from eating hard food. In order to avoid this and keep the result of the treatment as long as possible – we always recommend covering such teeth with a dental crown, which provides excellent protection.