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tooth has its own nervous and vascular system known as
a pulp. For a variety of reasons the pulps of teeth may
become infected with bacteria usually as a result of tooth
decay or injury. Because the pulp is in a restricted space
its capability to overcome infection is limited and it is
destroyed. Eventually an abscess forms in the pulp canal
and spreads to the surrounding tissues with consequent
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course of endodontic treatment for molar teeth usually
requires two one hour appointments. During these appointments
the damaged pulp is removed from the root canal and any
abscess that may have formed is drained, the canal space
is thoroughly cleaned.
The root canal is prepared and shaped. Very careful and
precise instrumentation is required at this stage, since
some canals may be a 6/100th of a millimetre in diameter.
The canal space is fitted and sealed and a temporary filling
is placed ready for your dental surgeon to complete the
treatment. Occasionally extra appointments may be required
in particularly difficult cases. |
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root filled tooth is still healthy tissue. All that has
happened is that the central blood supply inside the tooth
has been removed. Endodontic treatment simply tries to
ensure a balance of health is maintained and there is
no recurrence of infection, while providing a sound foundation
upon which your dentist can restore the tooth to normal
function and appearance. We maintain to have a 96%
success rate. Restoration of the tooth may require that
your own dentist eventually places a crown on the root
filled tooth in particular if it is a molar or premolar
tooth. |
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