ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Root Canal Treatment in Dubai

Root canal treatment or endodontic management is done when a tooth is in a compromised situation due to any injury

1. Physical injury

Traumatic injury or excessive biting forceCracked tooth
Fractured tooth

2. Mechanical injury

Attrition of enamel
Abrasion as wear and tear of tooth
Periodontal lesion or weakening of tooth

3. Chemical injury

Caries
Erosive lesions

Symptoms

1. Throbbing pain: could be felt during taking hot or cold beverages or while consumption of sweet food.

2. Infection:in form of swelling in mouth or abscess with pus discharge from sinus tract

3. Periodontal abscess:in form of swelling around gum

Necessity of treatment

To get rid of pain
To eliminate infection
To restore back tooth functionability

Not choosing the root canal treatment can lead to

Severe pain & discomfort
Swelling
Loss of tooth

Post & Core

This treatment is done in a root canal treated tooth ( though not necessary in every case) where there is not enough tooth structure present. A post is inserted after removal of the root canal filling, up to 2/3 length of the root. After that a filling is done over it.

Indications

RCT treated tooth in which it is deemed necessary to improve

Longevity of restoration
Enhance prognosis and function of tooth restoration and crown
Protect the tooth from fracture
Provide anchorage to coronal restoration and crown
In case of weak tooth structure
In case of heavy occlusal forces

Material choice

1. Prefabricated fiber post:

it has better tensile strength
good adhesion with root dentin
better aesthetic

2. Metal post

Rarely used now a days because of poor esthetic and size

ROOT CANAL TREATMENT