Root canal treatment processes are usually done in a few sessions. First, a hole is made in the back of the anterior tooth, in the crown of the molars or premolars. After the patient's diseased pulp is removed, the dentist cleans areas such as the pulp cavity and root canals. Then the canal filling is shaped by widening. If the number of sessions will be high, a temporary filling is applied to the cavity to protect the tooth. Then, at the end of the treatment, the pulp cavity and the canal are permanently filled. At the last stage, the tooth is covered with a crown in order to provide a natural and aesthetic appearance. In which situations is root canal therapy applied? Teeth consist of 3 main layers. The outermost layer is enamel, and the lower one is the dentin layer, which forms the hard surface of the tooth. There is a pulp layer on the inner surface of the tooth that contains the vessels and nerves that feed the tooth. If dental caries exceed the other two layers and reach the pulp, an infection occurs in the tooth. If the pulp is damaged, the nerves here die. In order not to lose the tooth, endodontic treatment, namely root canal treatment, is applied at this stage. Root canal treatment is the process of cleaning the caries that cause infections that reach the pulp and tooth root canals, shaping the canals and filling them in a way that does not leave any access to the area. In case of infection affecting the area, root canal treatment is applied. How Long Does Root Canal Treatment Take? The duration of root canal treatment varies depending on the number of canals, the position of the tooth in the mouth, and the severity of the infection. It is usually completed in 2 sessions because there is an infection in the tooth. In the first session, the tooth canal is cleaned and shaped. In the second session, if there is no inflammation in the canal, the treatment is completed by filling the tooth. Root Root Canal Treatment Prices Root canal treatment prices vary according to the number of teeth to be treated, additional procedures to be applied during treatment (such as dental x-rays), and aesthetic applications. The number of sessions does not affect the prices in root canal treatment. You can call our clinic immediately to get information about root canal treatment prices and to make an appointment.
