Root Canal Treatment in malleswaram

Root canal treatment is generally indicated when:

• There has been trauma to tooth as in an injury, fall or accident where tooth is fractured or discolored.
• There is a large decay in the tooth extending to the roots causing recurring pain or swelling or both.
• There is an opening in the gums, which drains pus through a sinus tract that leads to an abscess surrounding the roots. Cavities extend very close to the nerve extreme pain.

What exactly is done?

The Root Canal Treatment in malleswaram procedure begins with an intra-oral X-ray, which shows the extent of decay or the rounded black spot at the end of the roots indicating a decrease in the density of bone due to infection. After local anesthesia to the concerned tooth, access is gained to the nerve area by a dental drill and a hole is made which leads to pulp chamber.

Cleaning the tooth out to remove bacteria, degenerated nerve and debris is then done using RC files. These files are a series of increasing diameter used with a twisting motion as well as up and down in tooth to scrape and scrub sides of canals.