Endodontic treatment comprises of all procedures meant to maintain the health of dental pulp, even part of it. Dental pulp is connective tissue made up of cells, both nerve and vascular afferents, which occupies the crown and root of a tooth. Root canals extend from the pulp chamber to the root apex, and usually have their greatest level in diameter become tighter as it approaches the apical foramen. The normal adult tooth is wider at the crown and tapered narrower at the apex. To perform a root canal in Lombard it is essential that your dentist know the anatomy of the pulp chamber and root canals.
Below is how your dentist will go through the procedure:
Preparation of the root canal
- Opening of the pulp chamber
- This is always done under local anesthetic, preventing any pain to the patient. A hole is drilled in the tooth down to the pulp chamber. If there is any decay seen, the tooth is removed.
- Instrumentation ducts
- Your dentist will use a series of small, very delicate and flexible instruments called files. Each is slightly higher than the previous size. The ducts are cleaned very carefully using these instruments, eliminating any dead pulp and bacteria.
- Endodontic radiographs
- These are essential aids in making certain that the instruments arrive exactly at the tip of the root and no further.
Preparation of a root canal in Lombard can involve several views, particularly in the case of curved or narrow passages, which makes things more difficult. Following instrumentation all ducts are sealed. This is very important because if this is not done, toxic fluids surrounding tissues could fill areas not sealed. These toxins can leave the root with more inflammation around the bone than before.
Sealing the ducts
The sealing material most frequently used is an elastic, rubbery substance. This is produced in the form of long, thin cones that gradually narrow.
- The first sealant is inserted into the instrumented canal. It has exactly the same caliber as the last file that was used to prepare the end of the duct.
- This tip is dipped in special liquid cement and firmly inserted to reach the tip of the root, filling up to each pulp chamber.
- Finally the tooth is fitted with a temporary cement-filled protector.
If you have any questions or concerns about a root canal in Lombard, contact your dentist today.
