Single Sitting Root Canal

This procedure is for severe cases where the tooth decay or fracture is deep and involves the pulp. The pulp is the soft center of the tooth with nerve endings, responsible for causing pain and other sensation. In simple terms, it means the removal of the infected or damaged pulp tissue within the tooth and replacement by artificial biocompatible inert filling material. The procedure is carried out under the influence of a local anesthetic and is painless. Root treated teeth tend to become brittle with time, therefore, should be protected with a Crown.

WHO SHOULD GET THIS TREATMENT?

Root canal treatment is for the patient complaining of a severe toothache while chewing food, severe pain while taking hot or cold liquids, 

darkening of the tooth when the patient meets with an accident, 

a long-standing dental infection in the bone, 

and in the case of severely worn out teeth where crown (cap) is being advised by the dentist. 

It is the best way to preserve a natural tooth.

PRE-TREATMENT PREPARATION

A consultation is needed with the dentist to understand why there is a need for root canal treatment. Digital x rays are also required before and during the procedure. Find out the various reasons to save the natural tooth from your dentist. This procedure gets performed under antibiotic coverage, and you may have to start the medication 1 or 2 days before it.

PROCEDURE

It is ideally a single sitting procedure where Local Anesthesia, is administered to numb the tooth and surrounding area. On the biting surface of the tooth, a small opening is carved. Dead or dying tissues are removed from the pulp chamber, and the root canals are cleaned, disinfected, and sealed to prevent future infection.

In cases where there is a source of infection present, it can need multiple visits till your infection subsides.