Endodontics
The Services Your Markham Dentist Offers
Endodontics is a field of dentistry which is focused on treating issues that may happen in the tooth, involving the pulp and surrounding tissues. At smile dental arts centre in Markham, root canal therapy services are offered to those patients in need. Root canal therapy is usually done to save teeth that have become infected or inflamed. Advanced imaging technology is used such as digital X-rays and 3d imaging to diagnose the condition of the tooth.
The root canal procedure involves removing the infected or damaged pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the root canal system and then sealing the canal with specific material.
definition of endodontics
Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that involves diagnosing preventing and treating diseases that are related to the inside of the teeth also known as the pulp, the dental pulp is the soft inner part of the tooth containing nerves blood vessels and connective tissues. When the pulp is damaged due to decay or infection. Endodontic treatment is necessary to repair and save the tooth. Endodontic services are offered as a part of our dental surgery in the Markham program.
Root Canal Retreatment
Root canal treatment is a common treatment that is used to save a tooth when it is severely damaged or infected, at smile dental arts centre in Markham, root canal treatment involves removing infected dental pulp which is the soft tissue inside the tooth that contains blood vessels and nerves. When a pulp becomes infected due to decay or trauma it can cause extreme pain and lead to many different complications and issues. The root canal treatment cleans the area, the inner part of the tooth, eliminating the infection and saving the tooth.
Root Canal Procedure
The process of the root canal procedure starts with assessing the damage using imaging tools. This step is needed to determine the extent of the infection and to check for damages in the structure of the tooth’s canals. Once the dentist identifies the condition, the surrounding area of the tooth is numbed with anaesthesia before attempting the treatment.
During the root canal procedure, the dentist creates an opening in the top of the tooth to access the infected pulp which contains blood vessels and nerves. Some instruments are used to remove the damaged pulp inside the tooth. This removal is essential because it eliminates the infection and prevents it from spreading further.
The inside of the tooth is cleaned and disinfected to ensure all bacteria are eliminated. At smile dental arts centre in Markham, the use of modern equipment helps us to make this process more efficient. They are reducing the duration of this process and the risk of further infections.
Root Amputation
Root amputation known as root resection is a specialised process that is performed when one root of a multi-rooted tooth becomes infected or damaged. At smile dental arts centre in Markham, root amputation is considered an alternative to tooth extraction in cases where a root canal treatment cannot solve the issue. The overall goal of this process is to keep the natural tooth by only removing the problematic infected root.
This process is often done on teeth that have multiple roots. Before performing a root amputation, the dental team at smile dental arts centre assesses to check the amount of damage done to the area. If only one root is damaged and the whole structure of the tooth can be saved then the root amputation process can begin.
This process begins with anaesthesia to numb the area to ensure patient comfort, then the dentist carefully removes the affected root while keeping the healthy parts of the teeth intact.
Purpose of Root Amputation
This procedure is beneficial for multi-rooted teeth such as molars, where one root may be infected or damaged due to advanced decay. By removing the damaged root the rest of the tooth can continue to function properly.
At smile dental arts centre in Markham, before attempting the root amputation process imaging is done to determine if the root amputation process is the most suitable option. In cases where a root canal cannot resolve the problem, root amputation can target a specific area without affecting the whole tooth. This focused approach allows the patients to avoid the problem of tooth loss.
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is a specialised procedure that is essential for saving teeth that are infected or damaged. At smile dental arts centre in Markham, the treatment involves removing the pulp from the tooth’s interior, carefully cleaning and shaping the root canals, and then filling the area to prevent complications which is done over multiple stages.
Cleaning and shaping the canals is an important step in root canal therapy, at smile dental arts centre in Markham, this phase involves removing infected pulp from the tooth’s root canals, a task that needs careful attention to detail.
Filling and sealing the cleaned canals is the next stage of the treatment. At smile dental arts centre, biocompatible materials such as thermoplastic gutta-percha are used which seal the root canals. This material is heated and compressed into the canals, filling the narrowest spaces to prevent any chance of infection. The sealing process is important because it protects the tooth from future bacterial infection and supports the integrity of the tooth.
The final tooth restoration after root canal therapy is essential for restoring function and appearance. At smile dental arts centre, this means placing a custom-made crown or filling.