ENDoDONTIC DEntistry

Root canal treatment is one of the most common endodontic procedures. It involves the removal of infected or damaged dental pulp from the inside of the tooth, cleaning and shaping the root canals, and then filling and sealing them to prevent further infection.

In some cases, a previously treated tooth may develop new issues or fail to heal properly. Endodontic retreatment involves removing the previous root canal filling, cleaning and disinfecting the canals again, and then re-filling and sealing them.

An apicoectomy, also known as root-end resection, is a surgical procedure performed when infection or inflammation persists in the root tip or surrounding tissues after a root canal treatment. The endodontist removes the tip of the tooth root and seals it to prevent further infection.

Endodontists can address dental abscesses, which are localized collections of pus caused by a bacterial infection. Treatment may involve drainage, root canal therapy, or other necessary procedures.