How To Improve Your Endodontics In 30 Seconds Flat
A simple way to improve your endodontics is to simply take two radiographs where you might previously take one. It is mostly advisable to routinely take two radiographs with differing horizontal angulations when treating potentially multi-rooted teeth. Basically, everything apart from maxillary incisors unless there is a reason not to.
The process of taking an additional radiograph improves by 30 seconds or less to the radiograph time. Endodontics is also known as Root Canal. A root canal is the naturally occurring anatomic space within the root of a tooth.
It consists of the pulp chamber (within the coronal part of the tooth), the main canal(s), and more intricate anatomical branches that may connect the root canals to each other or to the surface of the root.
Endodontic Treatment
Understanding endodontic treatment helps to know something about the anatomy of the tooth. Inside the tooth, under the white enamel and a hard layer called the dentin. Is a soft tissue called the pulp.
The pulp extends from the crown of the tooth to the tip of the roots where it connects to the tissues surrounding the root. The pulp is important during a tooth’s growth and development. However, once a tooth is fully mature. It can survive without the pulp because the tooth continues to be nourished by the tissues surrounding it.
Basically, the root canal system can be divided into two parts. The pulp chamber, commonly located within the anatomic dental crown, and the root canal space, found inside the radicular portion of the tooth.
When dealing with root canal anatomy. One should note that the pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the center of the tooth. It contains the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
The tooth’s nerve is in the “root” or “legs” of the tooth. The root canals travel from the tip of the tooth’s root into the pulp chamber.
Why Does a Root Canal [Endodontics] Need 3 Visits?
Most root canals can be done in one to two appointments. The first appointment is the procedure itself when the infected pulp is removed. The second (and maybe third) appointment is when the root canal gets cleaned. And filled with a crown or other filling to prevent infections.
Here are the detailed explanations of the 3 stages of root canal treatment
- Extirpation: Initial clean to control bacterial infection.
- Instrumentation: Thorough cleaning and medicine.
- Obturation: Filling the root canal.
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp. The soft tissue inside the root canal becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes. Like deep decay repeated dental procedures on the tooth or a crack or chip in the tooth.
In addition, an injury to a tooth may cause pulp damage. Even if the tooth has no visible chips or cracks. When pulp inflammation or infection is left untreated, it can cause pain or lead to an abscess. There are so many reasons to take additional views. And, in the long run, it can make your life easier and improve your endodontics.
Finally, we love our patients and love to help them form healthy dental life that will last them a lifetime. For more information check our services or visit DDH-Divine Dental Home at 8B Fabac Close, Off Ligali Ayorinde St, Victoria Island, Lagos, NIgeria
