Root Canal Treatment

Root Canal Treatment: Expert Endodontic Approaches in Methods to Save the Tooth without Extraction

Root canal treatment is an endodontic treatment method that aims to save the tooth without extraction by cleaning the infected or damaged pulp tissue inside the tooth and sealing the canals with suitable filling material. This method plays an important role in preserving the structural integrity and function of the tooth. Below, detailed information is provided on single-canal treatment, treatment in multi-canal teeth and root canal re-treatment.

Single-Canal Treatment

Single-canal treatment is the classic endodontic method usually applied in single-rooted teeth (for example front teeth).

• Features:
• Detailed cleaning and shaping of the single canal inside the tooth.
• Rinsing with antibacterial solutions to eliminate the infection.
• Sealing and closing the canal with filling material.
• Advantages:
• Ensures the preservation of the tooth without the need for extraction.
• It is a minimally invasive procedure and keeps patient comfort at the forefront.
• With successful results, the long-term use of the tooth is supported.

Treatment in Multi-Canal Teeth

Multi-canal tooth treatment is applied in teeth with more than one root canal. This method involves cleaning and sealing each canal separately, in accordance with the complex anatomical structure of the tooth.

• Features:
• Detailed examination, cleaning and shaping of each canal.
• Use of special equipment and techniques suited to the canal anatomy.
• Securing all the canals separately with filling materials.
• Advantages:
• The complete elimination of the infection occurring in all the roots of the tooth is ensured.
• The structural integrity of the tooth is preserved and the need for extraction is minimised.
• With expert techniques, long-term success and the continuation of tooth function are supported.

Re-Treatment (Root Canal Re-Treatment)

Re-treatment is root canal re-treatment applied when the desired success was not achieved in the first root canal treatment or a re-infection develops.

• Features:
• Careful removal of the previous filling material.
• Re-cleaning and disinfecting the canal.
• Meticulous application of the re-filling and sealing procedure.
• Advantages:
• Allows the tooth to be saved by correcting unsuccessful treatment results.
• Reduces the risk of the infection recurring.
• Aims to preserve the long-term health of the tooth.