What is Root Canal Treatment?

Canal treatment is also known as “Endodontic treatment”. In this type of dental treatment, instead of extracting the internally inflamed tooth, our professional dentists take the vessels and nerves in the tooth pulp and close the cavity with professional materials. In this way, the functionality of the tooth is restored and there is no need to extract the tooth. In the core of the tooth, which consists of pulp, dentin and enamel, there is a cavity called the root canal. The pulp, also known as the tooth pulp, is a soft pulp inside the root canal. This pulp contains nerves and vessels. Pulp and nerve tissues collect bacteria in a damaged tooth and these bacteria cause inflammation and infection. Treating these caries is of great importance in terms of preventing jawbone loss around the tooth root. Thanks to the development of today’s treatment methods, the inflamed tooth is not completely extracted.

Instead, the nerves and vessels in the pulp are cleaned and refilled, thus saving the tooth. In canal treatment, there is no harm in removing the nerves and vessels in the pulp because the tooth does not lose any function other than losing the ability to perceive heat, which we call tooth sensitivity. Patients who are faced with root inflammation can save their natural teeth by consulting our specialist dentists and having canal treatment, which is known as the necessary and state-of-the-art treatment method.

How is Root Canal Treatment Performed?

In order to perform channel treatment, our experienced dentists examine the patient’s jaw and tooth structure and determine whether there is any inflammation. With the help of X-rays, all teeth are checked and a treatment plan is prepared for the teeth that need channel treatment. Endoscopic treatment can usually be performed within one day. This may vary depending on the findings of the preliminary examination and the degree of inflammation in the tooth. In channel treatment performed by a specialist dentist or an endodontist, the area where the tooth is located is first numbed so that the patient does not feel pain during the procedure. Immediately after the desired area is numbed, a hole is drilled through the centre of the tooth to the infected area. The pulp, which is surrounded by nerve tissues, vessels and bacteria, is removed from the tooth and the empty space is expanded with the latest technology canal tools. If there is no suspicion of any inflammation in the tooth that has undergone canal treatment, the inside of the tooth is cleaned and the tooth is sealed with a filling.  If an inflammation is suspected, the tooth undergoing canal treatment is filled with a liquid, a temporary filling is placed in the tooth and the tooth is left to wait. The cavity opened and cleaned in the root canal treatment is measured with special instruments and made dry. A rubber compound known as ‘guta percha’, which does not cause any reaction in the body, is used to fill this cavity in the tooth. Additional filling mixtures are used to prevent any permanent leakage of the tooth undergoing endoscopic treatment. The natural tooth, which is saved by our specialised dentists thanks to channel treatment , retains its former function after treatment and gains an excellent appearance.

Is There Pain in Dental Root Canal Treatment?

“Will there be pain in root canal treatment?” and “Will there be pain in root canal treatment?” questions are frequently encountered. Although it is thought that there will be pain and ache during Canal treatment , no pain is felt thanks to the numbing process. In terms of pain, we can equate endoscopic treatment with a tooth filling procedure. Our specialised dentists will advise you in case of pain after canal treatment and give you painkillers if necessary. After root canal treatment to save the natural tooth, there may be a short-term sensitivity in the tooth. Thanks to the professional physicians in our polyclinic, most patients who undergo endoscopic treatment can return to their normal lives with a happy and painless smile within a day.

How Much Are Root Canal Treatment Prices?

The answer to the question “How much is root canal treatment?” that many people wonder depends on more than one factor. These factors affecting the prices of root canal treatment in Turkey include the number of teeth to be treated endoscopically, the brand of the material to be used in root canal treatment, the patient’s mouth, teeth and jaw condition. The region where the root canal treatment will be performed and the experience of the dentists also play a major role in the formation of the root canal treatment price in Turkey. After the necessary examinations are carried out, our dentists offer the best and appropriate root canal treatment price to the patient, taking into account all the wishes and needs of their patients.

Pros and Cons of Root Canal Treatment

The biggest advantage of root canal treatment is that it protects the tooth and the surrounding bone. In general, it is a very successful treatment to clean the infection and save the tooth. It can last for many years with proper dental care after treatment. It keeps your teeth in place by eliminating the need for tooth extraction. Thus, you do not lose the bone around your teeth. Since root canal treated teeth are hollow to a certain extent, they are more likely to break. In some cases, when the root canal becomes difficult to find due to narrowing or degeneration, the tooth may be drilled trying to find the root canal. Sometimes undiscovered cracks can develop during endodontic treatment and require extraction even if the tooth has been successfully canalised. If the root is excessively curved, if the root canal instrument breaks during treatment, or if the root canal is not completely cleaned, try the root canal again. Most teeth can be treated but cannot be saved if the root canal is blocked, the root is severely fractured or the tooth does not have enough bone support. Waiting too long for root canal treatment often results in tooth and bone loss. Complications such as instrument breakage, canal filling, canal irrigation overflow, tooth fracture and canal perforation can occur in narrow root canals. A tooth that continues to fracture under the root or along a significant portion of the crown may continue to be injured or infected even after root canal treatment. The root may not be cleaned all the way to the apex because the root canal is too narrow. Your face may swell and you may not be able to step on your teeth for a short time. Inflammation may not go away despite various interventions on the roots.

How much discomfort does root canal treatment cause?

Root canal treatment does not cause pain, instead it is used to relieve pain. Local anaesthesia is used to numb the tooth to be treated and the surrounding tissue. The patient does not feel pain during treatment. However, in some cases, patients may experience mild discomfort. This problem is easily overcome with the use of additional anaesthesia.

What is Root Canal Treatment Procedure?

Certain procedures of root canal treatment are included. Firstly, the specialist doctors who examine the patient understand exactly what the problem is. The most appropriate treatment method is carried out for the patient. This process, which proceeds in a very simple and short way, ends with the end of the patient’s complaints.