Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure that involves removing infected or damaged pulp from the inside of a tooth. After cleaning and shaping the root canals, the space is filled with a biocompatible material, and the tooth is typically capped with a crown. This treatment aims to save a tooth that might otherwise need extraction, addressing issues such as infection, inflammation, or severe decay within the tooth's pulp chamber.

Rotary endodontics is an advanced technique used in root canal treatment. Instead of traditional manual files, rotary instruments, typically powered by an electric handpiece, are used to clean and shape the root canals. This method allows for greater precision, efficiency, and often reduces the time required for the procedure.

Sonic activation in root canal treatment involves the use of ultrasonic instruments to help clean and irrigate the root canals. These instruments create ultrasonic vibrations, which help in the removal of debris, bacteria, and tissue remnants from the canal walls. Sonic activation is often used in combination with other techniques during the root canal procedure to enhance cleaning and disinfection, promoting better treatment outcomes.

Magnification in endodontics involves the use of specialized magnification devices such as dental loupes or surgical microscopes during root canal procedures. This enhances the dentist's ability to see intricate details within the tooth's root canals, allowing for more precise and thorough treatment. Magnification aids in the identification of canals, removal of infected tissue, and overall improvement in the quality of endodontic procedures.

"Re-RCT" stands for "Root Canal Retreatment." It is a dental procedure performed when a previously treated tooth exhibits persistent issues, such as infection or inflammation, after the initial root canal treatment. Re-RCT involves reopening the tooth, removing any existing filling material, cleaning the canals again, and then refilling and sealing the tooth. This process aims to address unresolved problems and save the tooth from extraction.

Surgical endodontics, also known as endodontic surgery or apical surgery, involves procedures performed on the roots of teeth when conventional root canal treatment is insufficient. Common surgical endodontic procedures include apicoectomy (removal of the tooth's apex) and retrograde filling (sealing the root tip). These surgeries aim to address persistent issues like infections, cysts, or fractures, providing an alternative to tooth extraction.