Root canal treatment is a procedure in which the pulp tissue, which usually contains the nerves and vessels in the inner part of the tooth, is removed and the tooth is treated. It is applied when infection or inflammation occurs in the pulp of the tooth due to tooth decay, trauma or other causes.
Root canal treatment can be applied in advanced pulp inflammation, advanced tooth fractures, tooth root abscesses, deep tooth decay and tooth sensitivity to heat and cold.
Depending on factors such as the condition of the tooth, the number of roots and canals in the tooth, the location of the tooth, the infection status, the answer to the question of how long root canal treatment takes may vary. Generally, on average, a session can last between 30 – 60 minutes. However, if the tooth to be treated has more than one root, this process can take up to 2 hours. Treatment times may also be longer in complex cases or in cases requiring additional treatments. It may also require more than one session.
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After the treatment, there may be mild pain and sensitivity in the tooth, but this is temporary. The best solution in this case is not to use the side of the tooth effectively for a few days or to use an anti-inflammatory medication. After a short time, the sensitivity will disappear.
Mostly, the solution is reached by renewing the root canal treatment and eliminating the error, if any. The old canal filling is removed, the canal of the tooth is reshaped, cleaned, medicated and refilled.
If no results are obtained with this procedure, a surgical intervention called ‘root tip resection’ is applied. During this procedure, the root of the tooth is accessed; this area and its surroundings are surgically cleaned and closed. In multi-rooted teeth, the infected root is removed. If surgical intervention does not provide a solution, extraction of the tooth may be considered appropriate.
There is usually no pain during root canal treatment because the procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia. After the anesthesia is administered, the sensation in the treatment area disappears. However, after the anesthesia wears off, there may be some discomfort or mild pain in the treated tooth and the surrounding area. This usually goes away within a few days and you are advised to take painkillers.
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