Root Canal Therapy - Dental Arts LK: Vavuniya

DENTAL ARTS

No: 447A Horowpotana Rd, Rambaikulam, Vavuniya 43000

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GENERAL SERVICES

ROOT CANAL THERAPY

[NERVE FILLINGS]

Saving Your Tooth, Relieving Your Pain

A root canal is recommended when a tooth’s pulp is infected or damaged, often indicated by prolonged sensitivity, severe pain, or swelling. The dentist diagnoses the need for this procedure using X-rays to visualize infection in the root or surrounding bone. They will discuss your symptoms and explain why saving the tooth is better than extraction.

Why It’s Important/Benefits:

Relieves severe tooth pain caused by infection or inflammation.
Saves the natural tooth, preventing the need for extraction.
Prevents the spread of infection to surrounding teeth or tissues.
Restores normal chewing and speaking ability.

THE STEPS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE

How We Diagnose and Plan Treatment:

1. Comprehensive Examination: The dentist evaluates symptoms like pain, swelling, or sensitivity.

2. X-Rays: Imaging is used to detect infection in the tooth’s root or surrounding bone.

3. Treatment Plan: The dentist outlines the steps involved in the root canal process, addressing your concerns.

What to Expect During Treatment:

Step 1: Numbing the Area:

Your dentist will first numb the area around the affected tooth with a local anesthetic. This ensures you don’t feel pain during the procedure.

Step 2: Cleaning Out the Tooth:

The dentist creates a small opening on the top of your tooth to access the pulp. Then, they carefully remove the infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth and clean out the root canals (the tiny channels inside your tooth).

Step 3: Filling the Tooth:

After the inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, the dentist fills the empty space with a rubbery material called gutta-percha to seal the canals and prevent further infection.

Step 4: Sealing the Tooth:

The dentist closes the opening on your tooth with a temporary filling. Later, you'll need to return to have a crown or permanent filling placed on the tooth to restore its shape and strength.

Final Result:

Once the crown or restoration is complete, the tooth will look and function just like your natural teeth. The root canal treatment helps you keep your tooth instead of losing it!

What to Expect After Treatment (Recovery/ Potential Risks or Symptoms):

Mild soreness or sensitivity may occur for a few days, but this can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Follow-up care ensures proper healing. Root canal therapy is highly effective, with minimal risks.

How We Diagnose and Plan Treatment:

1. Comprehensive Examination: The dentist evaluates symptoms like pain, swelling, or sensitivity.

2. X-Rays: Imaging is used to detect infection in the tooth’s root or surrounding bone.

3. Treatment Plan: The dentist outlines the steps involved in the root canal process, addressing your concerns.

What to Expect During Treatment:

Step 1: Numbing the Area:

Your dentist will first numb the area around the affected tooth with a local anesthetic. This ensures you don’t feel pain during the procedure.

Step 2: Cleaning Out the Tooth:

The dentist creates a small opening on the top of your tooth to access the pulp. Then, they carefully remove the infected or damaged pulp from inside the tooth and clean out the root canals (the tiny channels inside your tooth).

Step 3: Filling the Tooth:

After the inside of the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, the dentist fills the empty space with a rubbery material called gutta-percha to seal the canals and prevent further infection.

Step 4: Sealing the Tooth:

The dentist closes the opening on your tooth with a temporary filling. Later, you'll need to return to have a crown or permanent filling placed on the tooth to restore its shape and strength.

Final Result:

Once the crown or restoration is complete, the tooth will look and function just like your natural teeth. The root canal treatment helps you keep your tooth instead of losing it!

What to Expect After Treatment/Recovery/Potential Risks or Symptoms:

Mild soreness or sensitivity may occur for a few days, but this can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. Follow-up care ensures proper healing. Root canal therapy is highly effective, with minimal risks.

MATERIALS USED

Biocompatible materials like gutta-percha are used to fill and seal the canals. A crown made of porcelain, metal, or a combination is often placed for added protection.

Tri Auto ZX2+ Cordless Endo Motor with Apex Locator

The Tri Auto ZX2+ is a cutting-edge tool designed to make root canal treatments more precise, safe, and comfortable for patients. This advanced device combines a cordless handpiece with an apex locator, ensuring the dentist can accurately clean and shape root canals with minimal risk and maximum efficiency.

Key Features:

Real-Time Accuracy: The built-in apex locator provides live feedback on the file’s position in the canal, ensuring precision throughout the procedure.
Smart Technology: The device automatically adjusts its rotation when resistance is detected, preventing complications during treatment.
Cordless and Portable: Its lightweight design allows the dentist to work with greater flexibility and ease.

Benefits for Patients:

Safer Procedures: The real-time tracking of the file’s position helps prevent errors, such as perforation or over-instrumentation, making the treatment safer.
More Comfortable Experience: The advanced technology reduces treatment time and minimizes discomfort during root canal therapy.
Effective Results: The enhanced precision leads to thorough cleaning and shaping of the root canals, reducing the chances of infection and promoting long-term success.
Tailored Treatment: The device works with various file systems, allowing the dentist to customize the procedure to your unique needs.

By using the Tri Auto ZX2+, our clinic ensures that root canal treatments are not only efficient and precise but also comfortable and stress-free for every patient.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why get a root canal instead of extracting a diseased tooth?
1. Saves Your Natural Tooth:
Your natural teeth are designed to last a lifetime. A root canal allows you to keep the structure of your tooth by removing only the infected pulp while preserving the outer shell. This is important because no artificial replacement can fully replicate the function and feel of a natural tooth.
2. Prevents Future Dental Problems:
When a tooth is extracted, the surrounding teeth can shift into the empty space. This misalignment can lead to problems with chewing, changes in your bite, and even jaw pain. A root canal prevents these complications by keeping the tooth in place.
3. Maintains Proper Chewing and Speech:
Losing a tooth can affect how you chew food and how you speak. A root canal helps preserve these functions, ensuring you can eat and speak comfortably and confidently.

Will I feel pain during or after my root canal procedure?
During the procedure, you shouldn’t feel any pain because your dentist will numb the area with a local anesthetic. Most people find it similar to getting a regular filling.
After the procedure, it’s normal to feel some mild soreness or sensitivity in the treated area for a few days. This is especially common if the procedure was done to address a painful dental abscess. This discomfort is usually manageable with medication as advised by the dentist. If you experience significant pain or swelling, contact the dentist for follow-up care.

How long does a root canal take?
The procedure typically takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours, at most and can be completed in one visit. In some cases, it may require more than one visit, especially if the infection is severe.

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GENERAL SERVICES

THE STEPS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE

How We Diagnose and Plan Treatment:

What to Expect During Treatment:

What to Expect After Treatment (Recovery/ Potential Risks or Symptoms):

How We Diagnose and Plan Treatment:

What to Expect During Treatment:

What to Expect After Treatment/Recovery/Potential Risks or Symptoms:

MATERIALS USED

Tri Auto ZX2+ Cordless Endo Motor with Apex Locator

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How long does a root canal take?
The procedure typically takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours, at most and can be completed in one visit. In some cases, it may require more than one visit, especially if the infection is severe.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT!

DENTAL ARTS

GENERAL SERVICES

THE STEPS TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE

How We Diagnose and Plan Treatment:

What to Expect During Treatment:

What to Expect After Treatment (Recovery/ Potential Risks or Symptoms):

How We Diagnose and Plan Treatment:

What to Expect During Treatment:

What to Expect After Treatment/Recovery/Potential Risks or Symptoms:

MATERIALS USED

Tri Auto ZX2+ Cordless Endo Motor with Apex Locator

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How long does a root canal take? The procedure typically takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours, at most and can be completed in one visit. In some cases, it may require more than one visit, especially if the infection is severe.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT!

How long does a root canal take?
The procedure typically takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours, at most and can be completed in one visit. In some cases, it may require more than one visit, especially if the infection is severe.