The tooth has a crown part that is visible in the mouth and a root part that remains in the jawbone. In the center of the crown and root, there is the vascular-nerve package called the pulp, which provides the nourishment and vitality of the tooth. The enamel and dentin layers protect the pulp from the outside in the mouth. With the removal of these hard tissues that protect the pulp as a result of caries or trauma, the vascular-nerve package is exposed and causes pain. Endodontic treatment mainly aims to remove this damaged vessel and nerve structure, to remove microorganisms that may cause infection in the root canal, and then to fill this area, which has been cleaned and shaped with various instruments, with a suitable filling material.

What are the conditions that cause root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is primarily performed for deep caries. This structure is damaged as a result of the deepening of the tooth decay and reaching the vascular-nerve package called the pulp, which provides the nutrition and vitality of the tooth. The damaged pulp tissue is removed with root canal treatment and this area is filled with a biocompatible filler.

In addition, even if there is no caries, root canal treatment may be required as a result of exposure of the pulp tissue after trauma or inflammation of the pulp tissue due to other reasons.

What kind of procedures are performed in the endodontic clinic?

In our clinic, mainly root canal treatment;

Renewal of root canal treatment in teeth that have previously had root canal treatment but failed.

Pulp coating and filling treatments in cases where deep caries has not yet reached the pulp tissue

Whitening of discolored teeth after root canal treatment

Regeneration-revascularization treatments

Emergency intervention and follow-up of teeth affected by trauma

In complicated cases, root canal treatment can be performed under a microscope and magnifying glasses.

Will there be pain after root canal treatment?

After root canal treatment, pain may occur in the treated area, especially in the first 2-3 days. These pains are usually not severe and can be relieved with the use of painkillers. However, although rare, severe pain and swelling may be observed in the treated area. In such a case, the treating physician should be consulted again.

It is normal to feel sensitivity when the treated tooth is pressed and chewed. This sensitivity will decrease over time.

How long does the root canal treatment process take?

Although it varies according to the tooth to be treated, it usually takes 1-1.5 hours.

Will my treatment end in one go?

Your treatment can be finished in a single session or in more than one session. This completely depends on the condition of the tooth to be made. Since inflamed and infected teeth need to apply medication into the canal, the procedure can be completed in more than one session.