Why Root Canal Is So Important To Protect Infected Tooth ?
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The aim of a root canal treatment is to protect a tooth which is badly infected or decayed. In this case, the tooth is retained and saved rather than extracting or losing it.
Tooth decay or caries when left untreated spreads further into the tooth structure reaching the pulp or nerve of the tooth. This leads to severe pain and uneasiness. Whenever a patient complains of pain in a his tooth it indicates the pulp or nerve is involved. In This cases, only filling is not sufficient and is indicative for a root canal therapy.
What If It Is Untreated ?
If such situation are left untreated then the decay or infection spreads deeper into the tissues from the pulp to the surrounding periodontium. This includes the gums, periodontal ligaments, and the alveolar bone. This causes discomfort pain and swelling in the gums and causes abscess formation, with pus drainage in some cases.
In extreme cases, the dental infection can spread to the jaw bone and cause a fistula or sinus through the skin or a space-occupying infection or cellulitis in the head and neck region.
Hence, it is very important to treat a dental infection at the earliest to avoid further difficulties. This procedure involves the removal of dental caries or decay followed by removal of pulp tissue. This is accompanied by the cleaning of the pulp chamber and root canals with instruments and chemical solutions.
It is very important to clean and remove any necrotic or inflamed pulp tissue. If necrotic or infected tissue is not removed completely and the canal is not adequately sterilized it can lead to reinfection and discomfort. This is followed by shaping or enlarging the root canal to receive the root filling.
The cleaning of the canals involves using solutions and medicament which are bactericidal or antiseptic in nature. The filling material is made of gutta-percha which is an inert material ideal for root filling. This provides strength to the root canal structure and saves the tooth.
It is very important to make the RCT as painless and comfortable as possible. As most patients are very apprehensive about this treatment. With the correct use of anesthesia and thorough cleaning and removal of the pulp tissue, it ensures that the treatment is comfortable for the patient.
The root canal filling should be accurately extending the complete length of the canal. It is very important to compact or press the filling well into all the lateral or accessory canals to prevent any kind or reinfection.
It is also important not to overfill or underfill the canal as this can lead to pain and sensitivity with time. Extrusion of intracanal medicaments and filling materials is a common source of discomfort for the patient. Also, high points on the tooth structure after the root canal filling can be painful while biting and chewing food. So if all these factors are taken into consideration an RCT can be made a relatively painless and comfortable experience.
A root canal treated tooth should always be restored with a prosthetic crown or cap to protect the tooth structure. This ensures complete protection and strength to the tooth structure and improves the prognosis of the treatment. Consult Dr. Gursharandeep Singh, Root Canal Specialist in Mohali today for a pleasant RCT experience.