1. What is root canal treatment ?
Root canal treatment is a treatment method applied in cases where the vascular and nerve tissue called pulp inside the tooth is infected or damaged.
2. In which case is root canal treatment applied?
Fillings made due to a fracture, crack, trauma or deep, large decay in the tooth may damage the living tissue of the tooth after a certain period of time. If there is an infection in the living tissue of the tooth or damage that cannot be repaired, root canal treatment is required. During this procedure, the infected tissue in canal is removed, and then the space is filled with a suitable material. Thus, the tooth is protected and the risk of pain and infection is reduced. Root canal treatment is often an important procedure to prevent tooth extraction.
3. How is the root canal treated tooth is restored ?
Following root canal treatment, the amount of tissue loss in the tooth is evaluated and restored with composite filling, porcelain filling or crown applications.