Periodontics
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Peridontics is specializing in the treatment of a patients gums.
The most basic type of periodontal procedure is known as a prophalxis or a teeth cleaning. People that are prone to periodontal disease or start having signs of early periodontal disease have to routinely have a deep cleaning. Simple Extractions: extractions that dentist can pull teeth out without special instruments, that can be done with local anesthesia. Bone Graph with Membrane: when a tooth is pulled out, people will experience bone loss in the area the tooth was puled. to prevent bone loss, Bone is placed into the socket for bone preservation. This is done so in the future if you decide to have an implant you will be able to have one done. Also if you end up having to wear dentures, the dentures will feel more comfortable in your mouth because you will have significant bone levels to support the denture. |
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During root canal or endodontic treatment, the inflamed or infected pulp is removed and the inside of the tooth is carefully cleaned and disinfected, then filled and sealed with a rubber-like material called gutta-percha. Afterwards, the tooth is restored with a crown or filling for protection.
What is the procedure of a root canal?
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
What is the cause of a root canal?
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth.
Why do I need a root canal?
If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth. This may eventually lead to an abscess. An abscess is an inflamed area in which pus collects and can cause swelling of the tissues around the tooth.
How long does it take to get a root canal?
As a ballpark estimate, any single root canal appointment will usually last somewhere between 30 to 60 minutes and, in some cases, possibly as long as 90 minutes.
What is the procedure of a root canal?
A root canal is a treatment used to repair and save a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected. During a root canal procedure, the nerve and pulp are removed and the inside of the tooth is cleaned and sealed. Without treatment, the tissue surrounding the tooth will become infected and abscesses may form.
What is the cause of a root canal?
Endodontic treatment is necessary when the pulp, the soft tissue inside the root canal, becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes: deep decay, repeated dental procedures on the tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth.
Why do I need a root canal?
If the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth. This may eventually lead to an abscess. An abscess is an inflamed area in which pus collects and can cause swelling of the tissues around the tooth.
How long does it take to get a root canal?
As a ballpark estimate, any single root canal appointment will usually last somewhere between 30 to 60 minutes and, in some cases, possibly as long as 90 minutes.