Endodontics
Endodontics
root canal treatment
under a microscope
Endodontics, or root canal treatment, is the most commonly performed type of dental procedure. The guarantee of painlessness during the procedure and the effectiveness of the diagnosis is largely thanks to significant technological advancements, making the treatment of dental pulp diseases and periapical tissues more comfortable and accessible to patients than ever before.
Implanty zębów są wyjściem z sytuacji, gdy brakuje nam jednego, wielu lub wszystkich zębów.
Painless procedure process
Full durability
Why should a tooth be treated with a root canal?
To understand the essence of root canal treatment, let’s briefly explain the anatomy of a tooth and the pulp inside it. On the outside of the tooth are the dentin and enamel. These are hard tissues that serve as a protective barrier against bacterial infection. As the decay process progresses, bacteria drill through these structures and get closer to the pulp of the tooth. Eventually, they reach a point where they cause inflammation of the pulp, leading to its destruction. This results in severe tooth pain and is typically the reason a patient visits the dental office.
The tooth pulp is a soft tissue that contains blood vessels and nerves. It acts as the tooth’s nutrient system and serves as a protective barrier against infection in the bone around the tooth root. If the inflammation continues, bacteria can irritate the surrounding tissues through the tooth canal. This leads to gum swelling, discomfort, and an increase in body temperature. However, bone infection may also occur without clear pain symptoms – in such cases, the dentist usually detects a chronic infection during radiographic examination.
All of the above-mentioned conditions require root canal treatment to eliminate microorganisms from inside the tooth and fill the canals with a special material. The internal bone part now has a surface that, during the creation phase, is treated with acids and bombarded with sapphire sand particles to increase microporosity, thus improving osteointegration (the connection with the bone). Titanium is a completely biocompatible material, fully accepted by the human body.
A connector (an element that connects the implant to the crown) is screwed onto the implant, providing support for the crown.
What does root canal treatment under a microscope involve?
Root canal treatment under a microscope aims to eliminate infection by removing dead or inflamed pulp, disinfecting the canal, and sealing it with a durable and tight filling. To achieve this, we use several specialized devices, such as:
Rubber dam – a special rubber placed around the treated tooth that prevents bacteria from entering the canal and protects the patient’s oral cavity from irritating chemicals during the procedure. It also ensures comfort and eliminates the need for cotton rolls.
Zeiss Opmi Pico dental microscope – provides over 20x magnification of the treatment area, allowing the removal of broken instruments from the root canal, as well as coronoradicular posts, without damaging the root.
Overcoming curves and steps in the canal
Raypex 6 Endometer – an electronic device used for precise measurement of the root canal length
Nickel-titanium instruments – used during treatment to remove the tooth pulp and properly shape the canal
X-Smart Plus – a modern endodontic micromotor
BL Endo device – the best fluid-filled gutta-percha system in the world, ensuring a tight and durable filling of the canal, including its branches and lateral canals
My Ray digital radiography – during the procedure, we take control X-rays to verify the correctness of the treatment
Why do we use a microscope in endodontics?
To treat properly, you need to see. This principle applies not only in dentistry. That’s why we use a dental microscope during the procedure. It provides over 20x magnification of the treatment area and allows for the proper execution of the procedure. Additionally, it enables the removal of instruments left inside the tooth canal and the elimination of anatomical obstacles that may prevent proper treatment.
Doświadczenie lekarza w połączeniu z zastosowaniem najnowocześniejszych urządzeń i metod leczenia umożliwia zachowanie zęba w prawidłowym zdrowiu w jamie ustnej przez wiele lat.
In the field of endodontic treatment, we perform:
Primary root canal treatment in cases of pulp inflammation and infection
Retreatment – in cases of persistent discomfort, chronic bone inflammation, or before planned prosthetic work (also as referrals from other dentists)
Removal of broken endodontic instruments (also as referrals from other dentists)
Unblocking obliterated (“closed”) root canals
Sealing canal perforations with MTA material (also as referrals from other dentists)
Is root canal treatment painful?
Thanks to effective anesthesia, endodontic treatment can now be performed completely pain-free.
What is the durability of a tooth after root canal treatment?
Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment usually have significant loss of their own tissues. To strengthen their structures, it is generally recommended to place a porcelain crown on a coronoradicular post, a composite or porcelain overlay, or to rebuild the tooth with reinforcement from a fiberglass post. Such restoration guarantees full durability, comparable to that of a natural, healthy tooth before treatment.
Endodontics – can we find an alternative treatment method?
Unfortunately, the only alternative is tooth extraction. Failing to treat the tooth can lead to serious complications, such as bone inflammation or resorption. A natural tooth is always more valuable than the best prosthetic restoration, so it is better to undergo root canal treatment than to extract a diseased tooth.