About Root Canal Treatment (Endodontic Treatment)
Tooth decayOnce the disease progresses to the C3 stage, where it has reached the nerve, it is no longer possible to save the tooth through standard cavity treatment, which involves drilling and fitting a cap or filling.
In this case,Root canal treatment is a method to remove contaminated pulp from the root canal and save the tooth after treating the caries.Even if the tooth has a deep cavity and you are told to extract it, there are cases where you can save the tooth by treating the root with root canal treatment without extraction.
Method of treatments
1. Root canal cleaning
The dead nerves are removed and the root canals are cleaned.
2. Root canal disinfection
Chemicals are used to remove bacteria from within the root canals.
3. Medicine filling
The medicine is filled all the way to the tip of the root canal.
4. Installation of the foundation
The base of the cap is placed on the root of the tooth.
Accurate diagnosis and precise treatment are important for root canal treatment
Root canals have a very complex shape, and are difficult treatments that dentists cannot treat with the naked eye. Also, even the smallest part left behind can lead to recurrence. Dentists need not only advanced skills and experience, but also accurate diagnosis. To that end, our clinic has the following equipment:
CT
We use CT to examine the shape of the roots and surrounding tissue in more detail.CT scans can detect root canals that may have been overlooked at other clinics, and can accurately identify the condition of lesions at the end of the root..
Rubber dam
A rubber dam is a device that covers all parts of the mouth except the teeth being treated with a thin layer of rubber to prevent bacteria in saliva from reaching the teeth being treated.Using a rubber dam significantly reduces the risk of recurrenceIt is possible to do so.
Nickel Titanium File
In root canal treatment, a needle-shaped instrument called a "file" is used to remove the contaminated pulp. Compared to the stainless steel files commonly used in Japan,Nickel-titanium files are flexible and can penetrate deep into complex root canals.