Endodontic approach aims to keep the natural tooth in the mouth by treating inflamed or infected dental pulp.
Book an appointmentEndodontics deals with diseases of the pulp and root canal tissues inside the tooth. In root canal treatment, inflamed or infected pulp is removed; The root canals are cleaned, shaped, disinfected and sealed. The aim is to control infection and preserve the natural tooth under appropriate conditions. After the treatment, an coronal restoration such as a filling, onlay or crown can be planned depending on the loss of material in the tooth.
Clinical tests and radiographic evaluation
Local anesthesia and isolation of the tooth
Finding, cleaning and shaping root canals
Disinfection and filling of root canals
Planning the permanent coronal restoration of the tooth
Until the temporary or permanent coronal restoration is completed, it is necessary not to chew hard food with the relevant tooth, to comply with the recommended control appointments, and to consult the clinic in case of increasing pain or swelling.
The appropriate method is selected according to clinical findings and individual needs.
It is applied in pulp and root canal diseases treated for the first time.
It is the re-evaluation of the previous treatment and the cleaning of the channels again.
It is evaluated in selected cases where a non-surgical approach is not sufficient.
Not every pain requires root canal treatment. The restorability of the tooth, the presence of a crack, periodontal support, and overall prognosis are part of the treatment decision.
If the pulp is not affected, preventive restorative treatment; If the tooth cannot be saved, options for extraction and replacement of the missing tooth may be considered.
No. Root canal treatment is considered in cases where the pulp is irreversibly affected or infected.
A filling, onlay or crown can be planned by evaluating the remaining tooth tissue, the position of the tooth and the risk of fracture.
