What is nerve pulling and filling?
Root canal is a therapeutic procedure that is used as a last resort when the tooth’s nerve is deeply damaged. In this method, the tooth’s nerve is completely removed, and the nerve chamber is filled to prevent infection and inflammation. The tooth is then filled with special materials to preserve its structure.
Dental filling or tooth restoration is a treatment method used for the restorative treatment of teeth. In this method, a restoration made of special materials such as composite, amalgam, or glass ionomer is used to repair the damaged tooth and preserve its structure
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Why should the tooth be filled after the root restoration?
After the root canal procedure and tooth root restoration, it is necessary to fill the tooth. This is done for two reasons:
1. Preserving the tooth structure: Root canal and tooth root restoration involve the removal of the nerve and living tissue from the tooth. This can weaken the tooth and make it susceptible to breakage under pressure and impact. By filling the tooth after the root restoration, the tooth structure is reinforced and it becomes more resistant to pressure and impact.
2. Preventing infection: With the removal of the tooth’s nerve, the nerve chamber becomes an empty space that can become contaminated with bacteria and microorganisms. By filling the tooth after the root restoration, this empty space is filled, preventing bacteria and microorganisms from entering the tooth and causing an infection.
Therefore, filling the tooth after root restoration is important to maintain the tooth’s structure and reduce the risk of infection.
Can nerve extraction and tooth filling be done in one session?
Yes, in some cases, root canal treatment and tooth filling can be done in a single session. This method is typically used in teeth with relatively less infection and where the tooth structure is still restorable. In this approach, after the root canal procedure, the nerve chamber is filled, and then the tooth is filled.
However, in cases where the infection is more severe or the tooth structure has sustained significant damage, multiple sessions may be required to complete the root canal treatment and tooth filling. In such cases, the root canal procedure is performed first to completely control the infection, and then in subsequent sessions, the nerve chamber is filled, and the tooth is filled.
The decision on the number of sessions required for the root canal treatment and tooth filling depends on factors such as the condition of the tooth, the extent of infection, and the patient’s overall health. It is best to consult your dentist to determine the best approach for the treatment of your tooth.
How is tooth extraction done?
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure performed by dentists. Below are the steps involved in a root canal operation:
Preparation: First, the dentist disinfects the oral and tooth area using an antiseptic and disinfecting solution. If necessary, local anesthetics may be used for pain relief.
Accessing the nerve: The dentist uses various tools, such as drills and files, to access the tooth’s nerve chamber, which is typically located in the center of the tooth.
Nerve removal: Using specialized files, the dentist completely removes the tooth’s nerve. This is done to eliminate any infection, inflammation, and pain.
Cleaning and disinfection: After removing the nerve, the dentist rinses the nerve chamber with disinfectant solutions to eliminate any remaining infection and bacteria.
Filling the nerve chamber: Once the chamber is cleaned and dried, the dentist fills it with a sealing material, usually a resin-based or amalgam material, which is permanently placed in the chamber.
Tooth restoration: Finally, the dentist restores the tooth using specialized restorative materials like composite to rebuild the tooth structure and restore its natural appearance.
In cases of severe tooth damage, more complex restorations may be required, such as the use of ceramic restorative structures or full crown and bridge treatments. For these cases, the dentists at Dental Land Clinic are available to answer your questions.
After denervation, is it better to have a veneer or a filling?
(There is no definitive answer to this question. In fact, the final choice between these two depends on the patient’s dental and jaw conditions and the dentist’s opinion and diagnosis. Generally, when choosing between a crown and filling materials, various factors must be considered, which we will review below.
If the tooth has very severe decay, has a large previous filling, the remaining healthy tooth structure is very small, or the tooth walls are weak and fragile and the tooth needs reinforcement, a dental crown may be a more suitable option.
However, if the tooth does not have severe decay and the remaining healthy portion of the tooth structure is relatively large, a tooth filling may be a better choice.
Regardless of which treatment method may be the more appropriate choice, the quality of the crown or filling materials is also very important. If low-quality crowns or filling materials are used and the tooth is not properly filled, the leakage of saliva from the edges can lead to re-contamination of the root canal and the recurrence of infection in the tooth cavity. After a while, the patient will need root canal treatment again. Therefore, we recommend that you contact Dental Land Clinic for your tooth root canal treatment and filling.
To get advice on root canal treatment and tooth filling, please contact the dentists at Dental Land at phone number: 02191551215