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What is Root Canal Treatment
• Root canal is a treatment used to repair a tooth that is badly decayed or becomes infected.
• The nerve and the pulp are removed and inside the tooth is cleaned.
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• Teeth have a soft Teeth have a soft core known as core known as dental pulp.dental pulp.
• Pulp contains Pulp contains nerves,blood nerves,blood vessels and vessels and connective tissues.connective tissues.
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What is Dental Pulp
Reasons for Pulp Damage• A cracked tooth
• A deep cavity
• An injury to a tooth,such as a severe knock to the tooth,either recent or in the past.
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ProcedureAn opening is made in the tooth.The infected pulp is removed.Pulp champer and the root canal are cleaned,enlarged and shaped.Canals are filled with a permanent material known as Gutta-percha.A crown is placed over the tooth for its natural shape.Post is inserted for supporting crown.
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• Efficient chewing
• Natural appearance.
• Protects other Teeths.
• Maintain good smile.
• Continue eating the foods that you are interested.
Advantages of Root Canal Treatment
Other Treatments
• Crown
• Bridge
• Onlay and Inlay
• Bonding and Venner
• Porcelain Laminates
• Tooth Recountouring
• Restoration & Filling
• Tooth Whitening
• Periodontal(Gum) surgery
• Valplast Dentures
• Removable Partial Dentures
• Orthodontic Treatment/Braces
• Glummy Smile
• Implants
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Tooth Jewellery
• Treatment of sensitive Teeth
• Maxillofacial Surgery