Root Canal Treatment
Root Canal Treatment Miranda
A root canal treatment addresses problem of the pulp of the tooth that is inflamed, infected, or dead.
The dental pulp is a soft substance in the centre of the tooth that consists of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissues.
The pulp chamber is the hollow part in the centre of the tooth that contains the pulp, and it continues down to the canals that extend through the roots of teeth and to the surrounding bone.
What is Endodontics?
Tooth trauma or deep tooth decay, cracks or injuries may lead to the inflammation and infection of the tooth pulp which, if left unattended, may result in severe pain and abscess of the tooth root.
A root canal (or endodontic) procedure may then need to be carried out to treat and save the natural tooth.
We conduct all procedures associated with endodontic treatments including root canal procedures, reposition of dislodged or knocked out tooth and fractures or chips on tooth or roots and apisectomies, among others. Endodontic treatments usually take more than one visit, depending on the condition of the tooth.
What to expect during a root canal treatment
If you think you need a root canal treatment, consult your Miranda dentist. There are a number of steps that occur over a few office visits.
- X-ray – if your dentist suspects you may need a root canal, X-rays will be taken, or existing X-rays examined to show where the decay is located.
- Anaesthesia – local anaesthesia is administered to the affected tooth. Contrary to popular belief, root canal treatment is no more painful than a filling.
- Pulpectomy – an opening is made, and the infected tooth pulp is removed.
- Filling – the roots that have been exposed are filled with gutta-percha material and sealed off with dental cement.
How do you know if you need a root canal?
Root canal treatment is done when the pulp of the tooth that is inflamed, infected, or dead.
Root canal infection can result in:
- Redness and swelling in the face, neck, or head
- Recessive bone loss around the affected tooth
- Drainage problems may spread from the root. A hole can form on the side of the tooth, draining into the gums or through the cheek with drainage to the skin
Signs that indicate the need for a root canal treatment:
- Pain in the affected tooth
- Sensitivity to extreme temperatures
- Discolouration of a tooth due to trauma
- Swollen face
- Sensitive gums which are painful when chewing
Dental Technologies We Use
Our Fotona Laser Lightwalker offers the best way to disinfect the root canals by removing the biofilm from even the minuscules accessory canals present in the teeth.
Many patients wonder if root canal treatment works, many have had good experiences and others very sad ones.
Root canal treatment is one of those procedures that are highly impacted by contamination, a drop of saliva in a canal can ruin the longevity of the root canal treatment. There are a lot of studies that demonstrate the success of rct and how this procedure can save a tooth from being extracted.
So what makes the difference ? Well everything comes down to remaining bacteria in the dentine tubes of the root canal system and whether or not endodontic techniques adequately disinfect them or keep them disinfected.
And that is what our laser offers with the new sweeps and pips technology.
FOTONA SSP and SWEEPS® Endodontic Laser Treatment
Fotona’s SSP and SWEEPS® endodontic laser treatment successfully addresses a major disadvantage of classical chemo-mechanical treatment procedures: the inability to completely clean, debride and disinfect anatomically complex root canal systems.
Fast, Effective and Minimally Invasive Treatments with Two Complementary Laser Technologies.
- The SSP (Super Short Pulse) irrigation (also known as Photon Induced Photo-acoustic Streaming) uses the Er:YAG laser to create non-thermal photoacoustic waves within the cleaning and debriding solutions introduced in the canal. Following this photoacoustic treatment, the canals and sub canals are left clean, and the dentinal tubules are free of a smear layer.
- The latest SWEEPS® (Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photo-acoustic Streaming) Er:YAG laser modality additionally improves the irrigation and disinfecting efficacy of laser endodontics. By using synchronized pairs of ultra-short pulses, an accelerated collapse of laser-induced bubbles is achieved, leading to enhanced shockwave emission even inside the narrowest root canals.
Advantages of SSP and SWEEPS® Technologies
A major advantage of the SSP and SWEEPS® technologies lies in the easy positioning of the cavitation source (the laser emitting fiber-tip) in the pulp chamber, at a safe distance from the apical terminus.
This position permits simultaneous irrigation in all of the endodontic geometry independently of the root canal anatomy and without the risk of apical extrusion.
With SSP and SWEEPS® irrigation, the irrigant is delivered throughout the complete root canal system, including within the lateral canals and dentinal tubules.
Making the procedure more predictable and therefore less changes of failure due to remaining bacteria in the canals.
Piezoelectric
The Piezoelectric is high-technology equipment used in oral surgeries including implantology, periodontology and endodontic surgeries, involving bone-cutting procedures, tooth removals and root canal procedures.
This equipment uses an ultrasonic frequency that allows the dental practitioner to cut and remove bone in a precise and safe manner with minimum impact on the soft tissue surrounding the bone; this results in minimum trauma, less pain and better and quick healing.
We also use the Piezoelectric to remove calculus during scaling procedures for the safe removal of contaminated tissue without damaging the healthy tissue nearby.
Electronic Apex Locator
One of the various challenges in root canal treatments is the accurate location of the apex which is the tip of the root (also known as the pulpal floor) of a tooth before it is (unexpectedly) perforated.
During a root canal procedure, the Electronic Apex Locator provides feedback to the dental practitioner once the periodontal ligament has been touched as an indication that the apex of the tooth has been located.
This equipment, therefore, allows us to conduct your root canal procedures in a safe and accurate manner minimising the risk of potential periodontal ligament perforations and haemorrhage and the need to unnecessary radiology imaging exposure.
Rotary System
The number of curves and degree of curvature of tooth canals represents a challenge for the dental practitioner conducting a root canal treatment. The Rotary System is a new concept in root canal preparation.
In a root canal treatment, endodontic files (usually stainless steel or nickel-titanium files) are used to clean and shape the tooth canals while preparing them to receive the treatment.
Contrary to standard endodontic files, a Rotary System is a vibratory system that provides the flexibility necessary for rotary movements within the tooth canals without impacting or damaging the canal configuration.
We must note that our dental practitioner uses one set of files per patient and discards them after each use, in line with our commitment to meet current standards of infection prevention and control.
This modern technology allows us to conduct your root canal treatment in a more accurate and safe manner overcoming the challenges explained above.
Root Canal Treatment in Miranda
At VIP Dental Clinic Miranda, we want you to have a healthy and long-lasting smile. We offer modern and effective dental treatments.
If you experience extreme tooth pain, visit your Miranda dentist as soon as possible. We can restore and save your teeth with root canal treatment before it gets out of hand.
Root Canal Treatment in Miranda
To find out more about root canal treatment in Miranda, call us on (02) 8381 0333 or booking your appointment online.
We are located at 11/468-472 Kingsway in Miranda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are the most commonly asked questions we receive from our patients.
- Continuous pain
- Extreme or prolonged sensitivity to extreme temperatures
- Discolouration of a tooth after trauma
- Swollen face
- Sensitive gums
The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the details of the procedure you’re having, and the type of tooth involved. The treatment can often be completed in a single visit. At times, a second appointment may be required.
