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Tooth decay or cavities which are neglected for a long time or improper dental filling for previous small cavities and broken filling will result in progression of the non painful cavities to painful tooth ache, which are usually treated by root canal treatment. Root canal treatment is also called as RCT of dental teeth, RC treatment, RCT treatments. Root canal treatment cost/ charges completely depend upon severity of the infection. Completely finished root canal treatment should always be followed with dental cap/ crown. If not, it might lead to re infection in root canal treated teeth this then should be treated with a procedure called as re root canal/ re RCT to save the tooth and extending the life of the tooth without removal of the tooth.
What is Root Canal Treatment ?
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A root canal is a dental procedure used to treat an infected or inflamed tooth. It involves removing the damaged or infected pulp from the tooth, cleaning and disinfecting the inside of the tooth, and filling it with a material called gutta-percha. The tooth is then sealed with a filling or crown to prevent further infection. The procedure is typically done to save a damaged or infected tooth from extraction.
With the first incidence of pain root canal treatment will give a better result to retain the teeth for a longer period of time and prevent the infection from spreading further.
Root canal treatment procedure
Step 1:
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​To determine the extent of inflammation and tooth decay, we may perform one or two X-rays.
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Step 2:
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The Endodontist anaesthetizes the tooth of interest and the surrounding area.​
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Step 3:
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The root canals and pulp chamber are cleaned using instruments. Cleaning and disinfecting the canals involves using antibacterial and antiseptic solutions. This gets rid of the bacteria and treats the canal infection.
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Step 4:
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Next, the pulp canals are shaped using instruments so that they will be ready to receive the filling material.
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Step 5:
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The pulp canals are filled using a rubber-like material called gutta-percha which is compressed against the canal walls, so it fits snuggly and avoids the entry of microorganisms.
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Step 6:
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The treated tooth is enclosed with a crown, which provides additional strength and stability. The permanent crown is made to look exactly like the natural teeth.
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