ROOTCANALTREATMENT

Name : Herman Syaputra 

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Prodi : DIII Kesehatan Gigi 

                                                

                                                         ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Root canal treatment is a procedure to remove the dental pulp, which is the part of the tooth root that consists of blood vessels and nerves. It aims to treat the infected tooth without the need to extract it.

An untreated cavity can cause bacteria to grow and multiply, leading to an infection that spreads to the pulp of the tooth. To treat this, the doctor will remove the pulp contents, then clean the pulp cavity and fill it to prevent the infection from reoccurring.

 Purpose and Indications of Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment aims to remove the bacterially infected pulp, prevent recurrent infection, and avoid the need for tooth extraction.

Root canal treatment can also be performed on people with the following conditions:

a. deep cavities

b. Broken teeth or damaged dental crowns

c. Tooth injury

d. Infection in the pulp (pulpitis)

·      Signs and symptoms that may require root canal treatment are:

 a.  a. Toothaches and pains that spread to the jaw, face, or other teeth

b. Swollen gums and jaw

c. Lumps on the gums

d. Teeth are black

e. Toothache when chewing food

f. There is flesh growing in the cavity of the tooth (pulp polyp)

a. 

a. Root canal treatment is quite safe and effective in dealing with disorders of the teeth. However, to prevent interference during surgery, tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

a. Suffering from acute pulpitis, because it needs to be treated with antibiotics first

b. Have an allergy to local anesthetics

c. Have a history of heart disease

d. Suffer from uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes

Preparation Before Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment is performed by a dentist. Before starting treatment, the doctor will take a dental X-ray to see the condition of the root canal.

Patients need to avoid things that can hinder the root canal treatment process. Some things that patients need to do are:

a. Take antibiotics or anti-inflammatories according to the doctor's prescription

b. Eat a balanced nutritious diet

c. Do not smoke

d. Keep blood sugar levels normal if you have diabetes

e. Maintain normal blood pressure if suffering from hypertension

Dental root canal treatment procedure

The dental root canal treatment procedure consists of several stages so it requires several meetings. The stages that will be carried out by the doctor in this procedure include:

a. Administering local anesthetic injections to prevent pain during the procedure and make the patient more relaxed

b. Installing a rubber dam in the mouth and around the teeth to absorb saliva (spit) and keep the area of action dry

c. Making a small hole in the crown of the tooth to clean the cavity of the infected tooth

d. Removes nerves and small blood vessels inside the tooth using a special needle called an endodontic needle

e. Cleaning infected tissue to prevent more severe damage

f. Filling perforated teeth to prevent bacteria from re-entering

g. Remove fillings and install artificial teeth to prevent damaged teeth from returning to damage, and so that the patient can chew food normally

f. 

After Root Canal Treatment of Teeth

However, the pain is normal and the doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs, such as mefenamic acid. If the pain actually gets worse after treatment, immediately consult the dentist again.

In addition to undergoing treatment from a doctor, patients are recommended not to chew food in the area of the tooth undergoing Patients can experience pain in the teeth and gums after the anesthetic is finished. treatment. Patients also need to maintain dental hygiene by regularly brushing their teeth and using mouthwashes, avoiding foods that contain sweeteners, and quitting smoking.

 

Side Effects and Complications of Dental Root Canal Treatment

A side effect that can appear after undergoing dental root canal treatment is pain. However, this condition will generally subside within 1–2 days.

Dental canal treatment procedures risk causing complications in the form of:

a. Recurrent infection due to unclean pulp or hidden root canal

b. Endodontic needle piercing or penetrating too deeply

c. Undetected tooth root cracks

See a doctor immediately if after root canal treatment your tooth experiences a number of the following complaints:

a. Severe pain in the teeth or gums

b. Swollen gums

c. Difficult to chew

d. Wobbling teeth or broken teeth