Endodontic (pulp) treatment involves the partial or total removal of infected or injured pulp tissue. The pulp chamber and root canal(s) are then cleaned and sealed.
Purpose
To
prevent tooth loss as a result of damage to the
bone around the tooth caused by the bacterial
infection of the pulp
Treatment Procedures
Partial removal of pulp tissues
Application
Deciduous
teeth that have vital pulp tissues
Before treatment
After treatment
Procedures for partial removal of pulp tissues
Tissues inside the pulp chamber are removed.
Pulp chamber is rinsed and cleaned.
Appropriate medicament is placed in the pulp cavity.
Pulp cavity is filled.
Total removal of pulp tissues
Application
Deciduous
teeth with non-vital pulp tissues
Before treatment
After treatment
Permanent
teeth with non-vital pulp tissues
Before treatment
After treatment
Procedures for total removal of pulp tissues
Tissues inside the pulp chamber are removed.
Tissues inside root canal(s) are thoroughly cleaned out.
Pulp chamber and root canal are cleaned.
Appropriate medicament is placed in the pulp cavity.
Root canal(s) and the pulp cavity are filled and sealed.
If the tooth structure is too weak after treatment, extra protection is needed by putting on a crown.
Points to note on pulp treatment
It requires a few visits to the dentist to complete a pulp treatment; remember to keep the appointments for treatments.
See the dentist immediately if the temporary filling material has fallen off, in order to prevent bacteria in the saliva from entering the pulp chamber.
If local anaesthesia is used, do not bite your lips or tongue before the numbness has completely worn off.
