Root canal treatment procedure involves replacing damaged tooth or infected pulp with a filling. This treatment begins when the tooth is infected or painful. The procedure may require an x-ray and pulp test for assessment of the condition of the tooth.
The initial treatment involves the removal of the nerve canal of the tooth. The tooth is then dressed and when the tooth has settled, a filling is placed within the root of the tooth. On the tooth, a temporary filling is also placed.
When the root canal is complete, the tooth is more brittle and might darken over time caused by the lack of vitality of the tooth. To protect the tooth and improve the colour of the tooth, often a crown is suggested to prevent future fracture of the tooth.
Root canal treatment replaces damaged or infected tooth pulp with a filling, typically performed when a tooth is infected or painful. It may involve an x-ray and pulp test for assessment.
The procedure starts with the removal of the tooth’s nerve canal, followed by dressing and the placement of a root filling and a temporary filling. When the root canal is complete, the tooth may become brittle and darken due to loss of vitality. To protect and improve its colour, a crown is often recommended to prevent future fractures.