Endodontic FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is endodontics?

Endodontics is a branch of dentistry recognized by the Asociación Dental Americana involving treatment of the pulp (canal raíz) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown.

The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line, is called the root. Though the outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin, the inside channel or “canal raíz” contains a pulp of soft tissue, vasos sanguineos, y los nervios. Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, enfermedad periodontal, fractura del diente u otros problemas, can severely damage the pulp.

When that happens, pero después de haberme quitado el diente endodontic specialist removes the diseased pulp to save the tooth and prevent further infection and inflammation. After successful endodontic treatment and permanent restoration, the tooth continues to perform normally.

I’m worried about X-rays. Should I be?

No. While x-rays will be necessary during your root canal treatment, we use an advanced non-film computerized system, llamada radiografía digital, that produces radiation levels up to 90 percent lower than those of already low-dose conventional dental x-rays equipment. These digital images can be optimized, archived, printed and sent to other dentists involved in your treatment via e-mail, CD, or DVD.

What about infection?

Again, there’s no need for concern. We adhere to the most rigorous standards of infection control advocated by OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control, and the American Dental Association. We utilize automated instrument cleaning and disinfection, autoclave sterilization, and barrier techniques to eliminate any risk of infection.

What happens after root canal treatment?

Cuando el tratamiento del conducto radicular se ha completado, Se enviará un registro de su tratamiento a su dentista restaurador.. You should contact his office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Su dentista restaurador decidirá qué tipo de restauración es necesaria para proteger su diente.. Es raro que los pacientes de endodoncia a experimentar complicaciones después del tratamiento endodóntico de rutina o la microcirugía. Si ocurre un problema, sin embargo, estamos disponibles en todo momento para responder.

What new technologies are being used?

Operating Microscopes:

In addition to digital radiography, engine-driven instrumentation, and the most advanced obturation techniques, Utilizamos microscopios de funcionamiento especiales. Magnification and fiber optic illumination are helpful in aiding the doctor to see tiny details inside your tooth. Also, in certain cases, a tiny video camera on the operating microscope can record images of your tooth to further document the doctor’s findings.

Cone Beam Computed Tomography or 3-D CBCT

The 3D-CBCT scans overcome the limitations associated with conventional two-dimensional x-ray images. It enhances endodontic diagnosis and the detection of bone pathology around teeth provides a better assessment of tooth anatomy (number of root/canals) prior to the treatment and aids non-surgical and surgical treatment plans.

Llame al Varella Endodoncia Número de teléfono 904-739-2422 to make an appointment or speak to our staff.