Endodontics

Endodontics studies, diagnoses and treats the dental root canals that contain inside the dentine pulp complex. The most important purpose is to maintain the integrity of the tooth to avoid the extraction of it as far as possible in the presence of deep caries that cause irreversible inflammation of subsequent infections. Likewise, the pulp can see its structure threatened due to trauma, that is to say blows or direct contusions against the teeth.

The treatment to be carried out depending on the case can be from direct or indirect pulp coatings to the total pulp extirpation.

How do I know I need root canal or endodontic treatment?

Dental caries is initially insidious in nature and may go unnoticed in some people. As soon as it progresses moderate to intense pain is felt, then the professional dentist will determine the state of health of the dental pulp through the dental medical history and the interrogation regarding the discomfort added to the necessary tests (pulp vitality, thermal, etc.). . Also the radiographic taking of the dental piece is important to define the best type of treatment.

It is also advisable in some cases to carry out the treatment of conduits before manufacturing a crown or bridge to rehabilitate tooth-free spaces that for various reasons have been lost. In this case the dentist performs the endodontic treatment as part of an integral treatment plan.

Does Endodontics hurt?

It is done under local anesthesia, which applied in a cautious and competent way is practically painless. After the treatment and after the anesthetic has ceased its effect, there may be discomfort, which is controlled by anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs. In general, this discomfort can last 1 to 2 days.

How is my tooth after the endodontics?

The final step of endodontics is the filling or filling of the duct with a latex-like substance called gutta-percha, which is introduced into the duct by different techniques and technology. If the caries that has produced or caused the treatment is medium to large, rehabilitation will be necessary through the preparation of an incrustation or crown.