Therapy
Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment (endodontics) removes the inflamed nerve, then cleans and fills the tooth canals. It saves a tooth affected by deep decay, pulpitis or periodontitis.
What it is
The dentist removes the infected pulp, thoroughly cleans and disinfects the canals and seals them. Treatment under a microscope improves precision. The tooth is usually then restored with a crown.Who it is for
- Deep decay with nerve inflammation
- Acute or throbbing toothache
- Pulpitis or periodontitis
- Tooth darkening, root cyst
Benefits
- Keep your natural tooth
- Remove pain and the infection source
- Microscope-assisted precision
- Painless thanks to anaesthesia
- Prevents complications
Treatment stages
- Diagnosis and X-ray/CT
- Anaesthesia and tooth isolation
- Cleaning, disinfection and filling of canals
- Crown restoration (often with a crown)
FAQ
Is root canal painful?
No, it is done under local anaesthesia and is painless; the pain goes away after the procedure.
Is a crown needed afterwards?
A nerve-free tooth becomes brittle, so a protective crown is often recommended.