What is a Root Canal Treatment?
Root canal treatment, a form of endodontic treatment, is a procedure that involves removing infected pulp, cleaning and shaping the canal, and filling or sealing it with a bio-inert material such as gutta-percha. Root canal treatment is required when the pulp becomes inflamed or infected inside the tooth. Deep decay, recurrent dental operations on the tooth, poor crowns, or a chip in the tooth are all possible causes. Furthermore, stress to a tooth can induce pulp injury even if there are no obvious chips or breaks. If the pulp inflammation or infection is not treated, it can cause pain or progress to an abscess.
Is Crown Necessary After a Root Canal Treatment?
Without a crown, root canal treatment is ineffective. It is necessary because it prevents tooth breakage and helps to maintain the tooth’s inherent strength.
Advantages of Root Canal Treatment?
Endodontic treatments treats and saves millions of teeth each year. There are numerous advantages to saving natural teeth with root canal therapy.
- Effective chewing
- Appearance that is natural
- Prevents infection, excessive wear, and strain on other teeth.
With careful care, most root canal treated teeth can live as long as other natural teeth, and in many cases, a lifetime.