ENDODONTICS

What is endodontic treatment?

Endodontics is a branch of therapeutic dentistry that studies anatomy, physiology, root canal diseases and treatment methods along with surrounding tissues. Under the name of endodontic intervention, all medical manipulations carried out within the tooth cavity and its limits are understood. In other words, it is an odonto-surgical intervention to protect the teeth. To understand the essence of endodontic treatment, you need to know some things about dental anatomy. Inside the tooth, beneath the white enamel layer and the hard layer called dentin, there is soft tissue called the pulp. The pulp is made up of connective tissue, nerves and blood-carrying tissues and provides nourishment and growth to the hard tissues of the tooth.

The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the root end of the tooth, where it joins the surrounding tissues surrounding the root. The health of the pulp is very important during tooth development and growth. Once the tooth is fully formed, it can function without the pulp because the tooth is also nourished by the surrounding tissues. Endodontic treatment is not recommended to be completed in one session. If necessary, the sealing of the root canals can be extended for several days, maybe even weeks. After the endodontic treatment of the tooth, in order to restore its functions, it is transferred to anatomical restoration, which in turn is carried out with the help of filling materials and orthopedic constructions.

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closeup photography of woman smiling
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white ceramic sink near white ceramic sink

Can tooth color change after root canal treatments?


Answer: No. Modern dentistry is advancing at an incredible speed, and materials produced from all over the world are brought to our country. Therefore, the materials that we have been using in our Clinic, which follows modern methods, keep the color of the tooth in its original color and brightness. However, in another clinic, if your teeth have become discolored even after treatment, we can eliminate the problem.

Is the tooth destroyed after endodontic treatment?


Answer: No The job of the tooth pulp is to strengthen and renew the tooth-forming tissues. If an elderly person or a child over the age of 10 with a fully formed tooth has advanced tooth decay and the pulp could not protect it and became infected, it must be removed so that the process does not spread to the bone tissue.