Root Canal Surgical procedure step by step guide

Root canal surgery is the main treatment that counts under the Endodontics. If you aren’t aware of it, read our last blog “ Endodontic 101” where we have discussed diseases and few symptoms where you would need such kind of treatment. Let’s dig a little bit deeper about root canal surgery.

Creating Rubber Dam: 

 

Before starting the procedure, dentins place a rubber dam which is a thin sheet of Latex (approximately 6"X 6") .Rubber dam or Dental dam is important to isolate your tooth. Once it is set up properly, the surgery initiates with creating whole in the middle of the sheet to remove the decay part of the pulp. Metal clamps hold the sheet and prevent it slipping off during operation.

Removing the Decay from the Pulp and creating access to the Root

As the aim of creating a whole to reach into the nerve system of your tooth from the pulp chamber, if there is decay in pulp, it is removed at this stage and clearly visible path to the root of tooth is created.

Measurement of Tooth Length: 

For accurate Endodontic Treatment, it is necessary to measure the length of your tooth from its nerve system. As per the length, the dentist gets an idea about the exact deepness of your tooth where he needs to apply treatment. The length is either measured by Radiographic or by electronic measurement techniques. Different equipments are used with each method.

Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canal:

At this stage, cleaning of the root takes place. This step should be performed very carefully as the entire success of this treatment depends on cleaning and filling it with appropriate material. Bacteria, waste tissues and other junk get removed from the root. After removal of the junk from the pulp chambers, whole is converted into proper shape which will be filled later with dental material.

Sealing the Whole and choosing Tooth Restoration :

After cleaning and shaping, Endodontist either fill it with temporary material or filled it with a permanent material. A complete success of this surgery is driven by choosing the appropriate dental restoration method recommended by your dentists. So , depend on your treatment, root canal treatment can be accomplished in two to three appointments.