Endodontics is the specialty that deals with root canal treatment (popularly known as canal treatment).
It is a very important branch because a proper endodontic treatment can make the difference between a long preserved tooth arch and a rapid progression towards extraction.
The endodontic treatment involves the following steps in our modern clinic:
- conducting the preliminary radiography so as to determine the following aspects:
- if the bone supporting the tooth was affected
- the number of channels, roots and their length
- the creation of vitality tests
- dental anesthesia
- Diga insulation
- Diga is a modern insulation system in the operator field which helps the tooth and the root canals that are not infected with pathogenic bacteria from saliva.
- the mechanical treatment of channels – made with a modern device called endomotor and needles made of Nickel-Titanium superior quality and with a high degree of elasticity.
- canal obturation through modern techniques
- making the final radiography.
