Root canal procedure
The root canal is an important treatment, and this type of treatment is used to save the tooth from decay or to save a tooth that is inflamed or severely damaged. This treatment treats the core of the tooth nerve that is inside the root canal of the tooth and consists of a combination of nerves and blood vessels.
Why Root canal procedure is done?
When the nerve of the tooth is damaged and inflamed, inflammation can cause serious complications if not treated and controlled on time, such as:
- A painful and contaminated pimple containing pus.
- Swelling that may spread to the face, neck and head.
- Bone erosion in the area around the affected tooth.
- Ulcers may get out of hand and spread to the skin.
Steps of nerve Root canal procedure:
Your doctor opens the tooth with a special excavator until it reaches the root canal and the damaged nerve core.
- Your doctor removes the nerve core from the inside and cleans the root canal well using special tools.
- before the root canals that are treated with a special substance are closed, A rubber-like filling is prepared to fill the root canal cavity. This is all done after taking all the internal measurements necessary for the root canal.
- A crown is installed, especially in cases where the tooth eroded completely. the manufacture and installation of the crown may take several days or weeks until the laboratory technician prepares the tooth after taking its measurements.
The most important steps to protect the tooth and nerve from damage, you should commit to the following preventive measures:
- Brush with a proper brush and paste at least twice a day.
- Use dental floss and medical mouthwash at least once a day.
- Visit your dentist periodically at least twice a year.
- Undergo medical dental cleaning at the doctor’s office at least once a year.
- Follow a semi-sugar-free diet and processed foods
Endodontic treatments
The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the ends of the roots, where it is connected to the tissues surrounding the roots. Pulp is important during the dental growth process. However, when the tooth is complete, it can survive without the pulp, as the tooth continues getting supplies from the surrounding tissues.
Why do we need Endodontic treatment?
Pulp therapy is necessary when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected. The causes of inflammation or injury are many like deep decay(necrosis), frequent dental procedures on the teeth, wrong fillings or crowns, fracture or incision in the tooth. In addition, the trauma of the teeth causes damage to the tooth, even if there is no incision or visible fracture on the tooth. If the infected pulp is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess or eventual losing the tooth. Symptoms of the injured nerve are pain, sensitivity to heat or prolonged cold, discolouration of teeth, swelling and weakness in the adjacent gums. Sometimes, no symptoms are found.
Endodontic therapy steps
Endodontic therapy is usually possible during a single session, depending on the status of the injured tooth and your circumstances. Through the following steps:
- the specialist doctor examines and x-rays it, then gives the local anaesthetic. After confirming the numbness of the tooth, the specialist places a small protective sheet called the “rubber barrier” over the area to isolate the tooth and keep it clean and dry during the operation.
- Your doctor makes a hole through the crown of the tooth into the pulp chamber. Very small tools are used to clean pulp tissue and canals through the pulp chamber to form a space for the filling.
- After forming and cleaning the channels, the specialist fills the root channels with a vitally suitable, rubber-like material, which is placed with adhesive to ensure the complete closure and isolation of the root channels. In most cases, a temporary filling is placed to close the hole. Which is later removed when the permanent filling is placed.
Post-endodontic therapy
You should not chew or bite directly on the treated tooth until the tooth has been fully restored, because the unrepaired tooth is more likely to be broken, so you should go to your dentist to complete the treatment as soon as possible. When the tooth is restored, you should continue to brush your teeth well, floss, and do tests periodically. Most of the teeth that have gone through endodontics therapy (whose nerve has been treated or pulled) last as long as normal teeth. In a few cases, the tooth that has undergone endodontic treatment does not heal, and the pain continues. Sometimes, teeth can become painful for months or even years after successful treatment. When this happens, another treatment can often be performed to save the tooth.
gingival curettage
gingival curettage and softening is a surgical procedure in which any layer of Calculus or tartar that has accumulated anywhere around the gum line is removed and scraped, as these are areas where bacteria accumulate and multiply, leading to gum disease
How gingival curettage is performed
gingival curettage is a deep cleaning procedure, which is done through the following steps:
- The patient is injected with a local anesthetic.
- Your specialist removes any unwanted layer from the top and bottom of the gum line.
- Softening is performed after scraping or exfoliating because the spots become rough after scraping and exfoliating so they should be softened.
- During softening, your doctor removes bacteria and provides a clean surface for the gums to stick to the teeth again.