Diagnosis and Root Canal Treatment Procedure

Endodontist will examine your teeth and takes X-ray to determine the position of tooth decay. Local anesthesia is given to the affected tooth. Root canal treatment is not painful than a filling. Initially, an opening is made through the back of a front tooth or the crown of a molar or pre-molar. Then, the diseased pulp is removed and the pulp chamber, root canals are cleaned, widened and shaped to be filled.

In some cases, a temporary filling is placed in the crown opening to protect the tooth. Later temporary filling is removed and the pulp chamber and root canal is permanently filled. Then, a tapered, rubbery material called gutta-percha is inserted into each of the canals and is often sealed with cement. In few cases, a metal or plastic rod is placed in the canal for structural support. At last, a crown is placed over the surface of the tooth to restore its shape and appearance. If the tooth is broken down, a post is required before placing a crown.