Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment)

Root canal treatment is applied to the root of the teeth and used to save teeth with damaged pulp by reasons such as caries, inflammation, or trauma. With this treatment, microorganisms that cause caries or inflammation and dental pulp are cleaned with special tools and the tooth is made functional again. Root canal treatment can sometimes be performed in one session, mostly completed in two, and in some special cases (cyst treatment, severely inflamed teeth, old canal treatment), numer of sessions may increase depending on the physician's decision. A successful root canal treatment means that the infected tooth is saved and can be used for many years. In root canal treatment, the inflamed vein and nerve tissue in the dental pulp is removed and a filling material is placed. Success chance is as high as 99% in canal treatments performed under appropriate conditions and using necessary devices and x-ray techniques, paying attention to sterilization. After root canal treatment, the tooth is no longer sensitive to pain, heat, or cold. If the teeth are not well cared for, they may decay again.