Root canal treatment,
microscopic root canal treatment
(endodontics)

Terenyi Dental Clinic

One of the main missions of the Terenyi Clinic is to do everything possible to save your natural teeth.

Endodontics is a specialized field in dentistry that deals with interventions affecting the dental pulp tissue, including the treatment of acute or chronically inflamed tooth roots, commonly known as root canal treatment.


Tooth root inflammation can be caused by bacteria, excessive heat or chemical stimuli, or traumatic occlusion. Acute inflammation is a quickly progressing process that involves severe pain and requires immediate intervention. Chronic pulp inflammation can sometimes be asymptomatic. It may be noticed through occasional sensitivity, dull bite sensitivity, or the appearance of an abscess on the gum, and it may only be visible on an X-ray taken for other reasons. This chronic pulp inflammation, also known as a dental focus, often extends beyond the dimensions of the tooth root and can cause bone absorption in the surrounding bone tissue. Bacteria that enter the bloodstream and travel to other parts of the body can trigger a wide range of symptoms, such as hair loss, skin problems, joint pain, endocarditis, and more.

Our goal in the case of a dead, inflamed tooth is to avoid tooth extraction by eliminating the inflammation and preserving the tooth.

Terenyi Dental Clinic

Root Canal Treatment Process

After establishing the appropriate diagnosis (based on clinical complaints, oral examination, X-ray, CT), the root canals are exposed, disinfected, and enlarged.

In some cases, a medicated temporary filling is placed in the tooth before the final filling (if the tooth is inflamed, it cannot be extracted).

The root canal filling is done using a special material called gutta-percha.

Before starting the root canal treatment, we take a CT scan.
In traditional X-ray images, certain additional root canals or curved roots are often hidden. However, with a CT scan, we obtain a 3D image of the tooth, ensuring that no anatomical structure remains hidden from view. This allows us to begin the root canal treatment with complete confidence.
 
The root canal treatment can be performed using manual tools or an endodontic motor, which enables quick and precise work. For accuracy, it is essential to measure the length of the root canal at the beginning of the procedure, using a suitable tool known as an apex locator, so-called with apex locator

MICROSCOPIC ROOT CANAL TREATMENT AVAILABLE AT TERENYI CLINIC SINCE 2020

Get to know the benefits of MICROSCOPIC ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
  • A modern procedure with which we can see a detailed image of the treated tooth and its root canals.

  • Unlike treatment with the naked eye, we work under magnification with a microscope, up to 30x magnification, which significantly increases the success rate of the treatments.

  • Thanks to the enhanced visibility, no canal areas remain untreated, and auxiliary canals can be found even in complex dental situations.

  • In the case of straight canals, we can see all the way to the bottom, ensuring that the treated areas are thoroughly checked.

  • The dental microscope has created a new dimension in saving teeth, with the least amount of healthy tooth material removed.

  • It also provides the possibility of treating special cases, such as removing broken instruments, sealing root perforations, or redoing previously failed root canal treatments.

Before microscopic root canal treatment, we perform so-called rubber dam isolation, ensuring a dry, saliva- and moisture-free environment, good access, and visibility.

After the final root canal filling is completed, a permanent restoration is placed in the tooth, depending on the condition of the tooth (this could be an aesthetic filling, overlay, zirconium crown, or a zirconium crown reinforced with a post).

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