Operation Duration: 30-90 Minutes
Anesthesia Type: Local Anesthesia
Number of Operations: 1-3 Sessions
Sensitivity: 1-2 Days
Hospitalization: None
Full Recovery: 2-5 Days
Persistence: It differs from person to person.
Back to Work: Immediately
What is Dental Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)?
- The process of repairing decayed or infected teeth without pulling them is called root canal treatment.
- Even if the infection has progressed to the pulp layer, when the root canal treatment is applied correctly, this area is cleaned and filled to prevent tooth loss.
In which cases is Dental Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) performed?
- Treatment of decayed teeth
- In the treatment of deep fractures
Why does toothache occur?
- Bacteria in decaying teeth cause infection and abscess.
- Abscess causes severe toothache as well as head, neck and facial pain.
- Therefore, in root canal treatment, the caries should be cleaned and treated at the earliest stage.
How many sessions does External Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics) take?
- The duration of root canal treatment varies according to the tooth structure and the vitality of the tooth.
- Treatment time varies between about 30-90 minutes.
- If the vitality of the tooth continues, root canal treatment is completed in a single session.
- Caries on the teeth damage the nerve tissue over time.
- As a result, the tooth loses its vitality.
- In such cases, the treatment takes several sessions.
Is pain experienced during Dental Root Canal Treatment (Endodontics)?
- If there is an infection before the root canal treatment is started, the person is likely to experience pain.
- When root canal treatment is started, procedures are performed with local anesthesia.
- During the treatment process, the person doesn’t feel pain due to the effect of anesthesia.
- Pain and tenderness may be experienced 1-2 days after the effect of anesthesia wears off
