Endodontics

Root canal treatment is the process of cleaning and filling the infected or damaged nerves and tissues inside the tooth. This treatment aims to save the tooth without extraction.

• Single root canal treatment: It is applied to teeth with a single root and canal. It is usually seen in the front teeth.

• Multiple root canal treatment: It is applied to molars with more than one root and canal. It may be more complex and take longer.

Since local anaesthesia is used during the treatment, no pain is felt. There may be a slight tenderness after the treatment, but this is temporary.

• Single-rooted teeth: It is usually completed in 1 session.

• In multi-rooted teeth: It may take 2-3 sessions.

With proper care and regular dental check-ups, a root canal treated tooth can remain healthy for a lifetime.

When the nerve tissue is damaged due to tooth decay, trauma or infection, root canal treatment is performed to prevent the spread of infection and save the tooth.

• Avoid hard foods for the first 24 hours.

• Pay attention to oral hygiene.

• Use the medicines prescribed by your dentist regularly.

Yes, the tooth can become re-infected if not properly cared for or if not all infected tissue has been removed during treatment. In this case, a root canal (retreatment) may be required.

Root canal renewal is a second treatment performed to clean the infection in teeth that have previously undergone root canal treatment but have failed.

Yes, root canal treatment can be performed when children's milk teeth or permanent teeth become infected.

Yes, root canal treatment can be performed when children's milk teeth or permanent teeth become infected.

Yes, regular dental check-ups are important to monitor the condition of the tooth after root canal treatment.