Endodontic Treatments
Endodontic treatment is performed in attempts to save teeth that are infected and at risk of extraction. Although root canal treatment is the most common endodontic technique, endodontic surgery is also used in certain situations. Here is more about the endodontic treatments used by our dentist in Los Angeles.
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment involves drilling into an infected tooth to reach its infected tissue, which is scraped out. After medicated packing material is put in the resulting space, barriers are placed and sealed with a filling. A crown is commonly put over the tooth for protective and cosmetic purposes.
Endodontic Surgery
Endodontic surgery may be used for severe tooth infections, special circumstances or teeth that have become re-infected after prior root canal treatment. Apicoectomy, the most common type, involves reaching the infected tissue from beneath the tooth and removing any infected root tips. Intentional replantation involves taking a tooth out for treatment before putting it back in place.
Patients who undergo endodontic treatment receive relief from pain and other symptoms of tooth infection and benefit from the natural appearance and functionality of their own teeth. By scheduling a consultation with our expert in endodontics in Los Angeles, patients can learn more about endodontic treatment options.