Initial root canal therapy alleviates pain and preserves your natural tooth by removing inflamed nerve tissue and bacteria from the root canal spaces. It can restore an infected tooth to its natural function and appearance. Don’t be alarmed by root canal myths. Root canal therapy is one of the most common dental procedures and nearly 16 million root canals are performed in the United States alone each year.
Treatments
Root canal treatment may occasionally be unsuccessful for various reasons, requiring additional treatment. Endodontist evaluation aims to identify specific causes and determine correctability. Common reasons for treatment failure include incomplete identification and cleaning of canals, and bacterial leakage compromising the treatment area. Ill-fitting crowns, fillings, or new decay can contribute. Retreatment is often effective in correcting these issues.
Root end Surgery: Surgically retreating a failing root canal treatment is sometimes best approached through the root instead of the crown, known as apical surgery or apicoectomy. This method is indicated for persistent infections, cysts, or cases where retreatment might have undesirable consequences or when infected canal spaces are accessible only through surgery.
Dental pulp infection can cause external discoloration. Traditional whitening is not enough, so Elite Endodontics KC provides internal bleaching. After a root canal removes the infected pulp, a safe sodium perborate paste is applied inside the tooth, breaking down stains from prior decay and enhancing its color.
Traumatic tooth injuries can be painful and may lead to a dead nerve inside the tooth. We can assist by placing flexible splints and, when necessary, preventing abscess formation through careful follow-up and root canal intervention. Quick treatment is crucial as it increases the chances of saving the affected tooth or teeth.
In situations where an underdeveloped tooth experiences nerve death, the root may not fully form. Regenerative endodontics can aid in continued root development after nerve death, enhancing tooth strength, longevity, and resistance to fractures.
When a significant portion of a tooth is missing, whether due to a cavity, loss of a filling, or the access cavity from root canal work, placing a crown directly may not be stable. A core is necessary, replacing the missing tooth structure and providing support for the new crown. If needed, a post may be added to anchor the core to the tooth.