Root canal treatment

A root canal treatment is a dental procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp on the inside of the tooth which is then carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed.

Root canal treatment is also known as endodontic treatment which means it deals with "dental pulp"

What is Dental Pulp

It is a living connective tissue in the root canal which is mainly contain blood capillaries and nerve endings

Tooth has three layers they are

Enamel

Dentin

Pulp

What Are The Different Situation In Which Root Canal Treatment Is Necessary???

Deep Dental Caries (DECAY/CAVITY)

Dental caries is mainly caused by bacteria,if there is prolonged caries (decay/cavity) it will lead to pulpal infection and periapical abscess(infection beyond the root )

If it left untreated bacteria will spreadout of the tooth and cause pain and infection in the bone surrounding the tooth.

Cracked Tooth

To avoid pain in the future and to save the tooth, root canal treatment and crown is necessary

Traumatic injury

If any accidental or other type of traumatic injury leads to pulpal exposure root canal treatment is necessary to reduce pain and prevent future infection of pulp

Non vital / Discolored tooth

It is necessary to do root canal treatment for Non vital / Discolored tooth, to stop infection and resorption

Attrited tooth

It is necessary to do root canal treatment for Attrited tooth to prevent pain , sensitivity and calcification of dental pulp

Elective tooth

It is necessary to do root canal treatment if one tooth is missing and should go for a bridge and requires more retention

It is necessary to do root canal treatment if a tooth with extensive filling or cracks which requires crown