ENDODONTICS

Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment and Surgical Root Canal Treatment

Endodontics focuses on treating the interior of the tooth, often necessary when the soft tissue inside the root canal becomes infected or inflamed. If left untreated, this can lead to pain and potential tooth loss due to abscess formation, potentially requiring extraction. Endodontic treatment effectively clears the infection and safeguards the tooth from future infections.

Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment is a common procedure in endodontics, boasting a success rate of over 90-95%. However, sometimes root canals may fail due to factors such as bacteria resistant to treatment, biofilm formation, or inadequate initial treatment.

Root anatomy can be complex, with numerous small branches off the main canal where infection may persist despite treatment. In such cases, an Apicoectomy may be necessary to surgically remove the infected tissue along with the root tip. Apicoectomy involves surgically sectioning the ends of the root tips and sealing the root to prevent re-infection, sometimes requiring bone grafting for larger defects.
GentleWave technology offers enhanced cleaning of root canals, reaching complex tiny branches unreachable by traditional systems, allowing for a more conservative treatment approach. Gentlewave utilizes acoustic energy to thoroughly clean the deepest and most intricate parts of the root canal system, resulting in a more conservative approach, reduced post-operative pain, fewer visits, and predictable outcomes. Increased success rate of Non-Surgical Root Canals translates to reducing the chance of Apicoectomy and/or Extraction.

Here is a video explaining root canal procedure:

Apicoectomy