Root canal treatment aims to treat damaged teeth after the gradual erosion of the layers of the tooth as a result of the severity of the decay, in cases where the decay penetrates the outer layers of the tooth and reaches the pulp that contains nerves and blood vessels. Risks of surgery Root canal treatment is associated with a range of risks, such as: Infection.
Bleeding
Dangerous in blood pressure.
Nerve damage in the nerve canal.
Sensitivity to cold or heat in the oral cavity as a result of exposure of the root of the tooth.
prior to the operation
Dental x-rays must be taken, and in some cases a panoramic image is required to accurately determine the severity of the tooth injury.
The doctor prescribes some antibiotics before treatment for patients who are considered more susceptible to endocarditis, such as people who use artificial valves.
People with blood clotting disorders may be asked to have a blood test to check their clotting function before surgery. That''s because they are prone to bleeding.
during the operation
This treatment is done in the dental clinic under sterile conditions, and the patient is injected with a local anesthetic to the area to be treated, as is the case in all dental treatments.
The cavities accumulated in and around the tooth are removed with special tools, after that the pulp layer is removed, and the root canal of the tooth is completely cleaned.
In the event that it was possible to finish the treatment with one treatment session, the doctor s a special material that blocks the root canal of the tooth, which aims to prevent the multiplication of new germs in the root area of the tooth, and then the doctor fills the tooth.
In some cases, the doctor decides to divide the treatment into several sessions because of waiting until the inflammation at the treatment site has healed. He fills the tooth canal with a sterile material, then fills the tooth with a temporary material.
Post-operation
You must refrain from eating or drinking for two hours after the end of the surgery, until the effect of the anesthesia wears off, and it is expected that the patient will feel pain in the treatment area, especially in the first days, so painkillers can be used, and it is expected that the treatment area will swell for several days after the end of treatment .
In order to obtain optimal results after the surgery, oral and dental hygiene must be maintained, and a protective body may be installed on the tooth in order to protect it from decay, and to prevent the tooth from breaking, or from recurring infection.
You should immediately go to the doctor if there is a high temperature in the patient, severe pain, bleeding or any secretions from the mouth.
