What is endodontic?
Teeth that suffer from caries will erode and lose enamel and crown over time if not treated on time. In these cases, the tooth is weakened and cracks due to chewing and impact. The weak strength of the tooth causes the decay to reach the nerve and the tooth needs endo treatment (ENDO) or denervation treatment by an endodontist. If you have heard the name of endodontic treatment, we will explain more about endodontics. We also examine the factors affecting the nerves of the tooth.
What are the reasons for reaching the nerve of the tooth?
- The presence of cracks in the teeth
- The presence of extensive caries in the teeth
- Severe tooth wear
- Tooth infection
- Dental abscess
- Old fillings
The toothache that reaches the nerve is pulsating, and one of its symptoms is toothache at night. This type of toothache is not relieved by medication.
Tooth sensitivity to cold temperatures is one of the signs of a damaged tooth. Also, tooth sensitivity to hot temperatures indicates tooth infection. In both cases, the tooth needs a root canal and root treatment.
The feeling of pain when hitting or even touching may also be a symptom of the nerves of the tooth.
Be careful, in many cases the tooth may not hurt. However, the neurosurgeon sees the radiograph of the tooth and notices the presence of extensive decay in the tooth, the patient may have severe pain for a while and recover, and the person in this situation thinks that the nerve of the tooth is gone, but in fact the tooth is infected.
Endodontics
Endodontics is a dental treatment during which a dentist specializing in denervation removes the infected root by creating access to the tooth pulp space and cleans and disinfects the inside of the tooth canal. After that, fill the space inside the canal with special materials so that the interior space of the canal is protected from the penetration of bacteria.
What are the stages of endodontic treatment?
- At first, the radiology photo must be checked to determine the extent of tooth damage.
- After diagnosis, local anesthesia is injected.
- The caries are removed and the neurosurgeon drains the infected tooth tissue.
- After emptying the damaged parts and completely cleaning the tooth canal, access to the tooth becomes easier, and by filling the internal space, the way for bacteria to enter is closed.
- In the final stage of endodontic treatment, it is time to restore the tooth. In the process of denervation treatment, the tooth is weakened due to extensive fillings, and it is necessary to cover the tooth to protect the tooth from impact or any damage.
What is dental re-endo?
In some cases, a tooth that has already been denervated must be re-endowed or re-rooted. Sometimes, for various reasons, a previously denervated tooth may become infected or undergo periapical surgery. In some cases, tooth decay occurs under the filling of the denervated tooth. In these cases, decay microbes may reach the end of the root from the canal and the tooth may suffer from a denervated tooth root infection. In these cases, the necessary treatment should be done as soon as possible by referring to an endodontist.
