Endodontics is a technique known as root canal treatment. As a result of significant decay and damage to the teeth in the mouth, healing methods are used through endodontic applications and personalized applications. Tooth loss after root canal treatment is prevented. Endodontic applications are made to the patient with simple application techniques and improvements are provided.
Tooth consists of 3 layers in general. The first layer is located in the pulp region of the tooth root. This part is the most important layer for the existence of teeth. The pulp is the part that nourishes the tooth and gives it strength. If an infection has occurred in the patient’s tooth due to various reasons and this has affected the pulp area, the relevant intervention should be performed on the tooth. In such cases, improvements with endodontics are applied. Information about endotontia is as follows:
- Before endotonti techniques, damaged teeth were extracted and regional cleaning was provided. With the developing technology, endotontis applications are provided and the person’s tooth loss is prevented.
- In endotontis, also known as root canal treatment, the infected tooth is cleaned and the damaged parts of the tooth are filled again. After these procedures, the patient does not lose tooth and regains a healthy tooth.
Endodontics Applications
Endotonti techniques are applied individually for each patient. First, the person is subjected to a preliminary examination and the existing problems are analyzed. After that, the endodontic applications are as follows:
- By analyzing the current needs of the person, treatment methods can be applied up to 3 sessions. In many patients, the number of sessions is 1. The number of sessions is decided according to the tooth damage.
- Endodontic procedures are performed by specialist dentists. The main field of endodontists is related to the nerve region of the tooth.
- The level of infection is determined by clearly analyzing the dental damage of the patient whose jaw x-ray is taken.
- Root canal treatments are performed with local anesthesia. After cleaning the area, the procedure is started after the anesthesia applied.
- After the tooth area is surrounded by a liquid-proof material, a thin hole is created for access to the pulp.
- After the damaged parts are carefully cleaned from the area, the process is completed by healing the tooth with root canal treatment.
Is Pain Experienced During Endodontic Applications?
Endodontic treatments are applied for teeth that lose their function by decaying. At this point, no regional pain can be felt. Since patients are not psychologically aware of this, it is believed that there will be pain during endodontics . Many physicians try application methods with local anesthesia for the relief of the patient. Sensitivity is observed due to damage to the pulp area during endodontic applications. But there is no excruciating pain or pain.
Is Pain Experienced After Endodontic Applications?
Tooth damage after various factors can reach frightening levels for people. Although it is always appropriate to consult a dentist when tooth sensitivity or any pain is felt, many people are late in applying to the doctor. This is where endodontic treatments come into play. At the point of saving damaged teeth, various procedures are applied to prevent pain or aches in the tooth. Although patients who come with severe pain complaints do not experience pain after endodontic applications, they may have 1 or 2 days of pain sensitivity. In rare cases, pain relievers can be used with the help of a doctor at the point where there is pain or long-term sensitivity in people. Following the doctor’s recommendations to the letter after root canal treatment is the most basic factor that prevents the formation of pain.
What Should Be Considered After Endodontic Treatment?
If the patients act consciously after the treatment, no complications occur. Things to consider after endodontic applications are as follows:
- In 2 or 3 session applications, it is recommended that the patient be attentive to the tooth and not use that side too much until the next session day.
- After the application, care should be taken to consume hot or cold foods for at least 2 hours. In addition, consumption of any food or drink is not recommended during this period.
- After applying the oral care methods recommended by your doctor, care should be taken at the point of formation of a new infection.
- With the use of dental floss, the formation of a new caries can be prevented. Therefore, the use of dental floss should be continued with care.
- Oral and dental cleaning should be done regularly and cleaning should be supported with the use of antiseptic mouthwash.
- After endodontic applications, necessary measures should be taken against the feeling of pain by keeping in touch with the doctor.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is the life of the tooth treated with root canal treatment (Endodontics)?
Although there is no tissue nutrition in the tooth that has been treated with root canal, even if the tooth is seen as weaker than its natural state, it can remain in the mouth for a lifetime with a good restoration.
Is there a chance of failure in root canal treatment (Endodontics)?
This is possible, but in many cases, the tooth can be saved by repeating the treatment, even if the root canal treatment is unsuccessful in the first place.
How long should I wait for restoration treatment at the end of Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)?
If you have had a successful treatment process, you do not need to wait for restoration treatment.
Will there be discoloration in the tooth that has undergone root canal treatment?
Some cases have been observed in patients where the teeth may become brown, pink or gray as a result of complications that may occur as a result of trauma or as a result of root canal treatment. If the cause of the discoloration is trauma, root canal treatment is performed first; Then the whitening process is applied. If the discoloration has occurred after root canal treatment, first x-ray is taken and it is decided whether to repeat the endodontic treatment. If there is no problem in root canal treatment; In the tooth with color change, intracanal bleaching can be performed and the tooth can regain its former whiteness.
Is pain felt during Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)?
Endodontics is a painless treatment that we apply to our patients under local anesthesia. Therefore, no pain is felt during the treatment; however, in some cases, a picture called “acute exacerbation” occurs after treatment. The frequency of occurrence of this table is negligible. Despite this, the patient is informed that such a situation may occur before the treatment. After the treatment is completed, a very slight pain may be felt when the effect of the anesthesia wears off. However, this will soon disappear. Pain relievers can be used if needed. In addition, slight pain may be felt when chewing on the tooth. This will also disappear in a short time.
What should be considered after the treatment in a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment?
After the treatment is completed, care should be taken not to chew on that tooth until the top filling of the tooth is completed. After the filling is completed, this tooth will participate in the chewing process like other teeth in the mouth. Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment can often function as long as other teeth in the mouth.
There is a high probability of re-infection in the tooth after a new blow to the tooth, fracture of the upper filling, or a deep fracture or crack after root canal treatment. In this case, if the treatment can be renewed, the dentist repeats the root canal treatment and tries to keep the tooth in the mouth for a longer time and make it functional again.
What is the time to return to work after Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment is a procedure in which only the relevant area is anesthetized with local anesthesia. For this reason, after the procedure, the patient can return to his daily routine activities, except that he pays attention not to bite his tongue and cheek, until the numbness due to anesthesia disappears. However, in some cases; For example, facial swelling, abscess, trauma, severe pain, etc. before root canal treatment. If there are cases, these complaints may not go away immediately after root canal treatment. During this time, the patient may need to rest.
