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
Clean and/or disinfect the pulp to stop/prevent bacterial infection, and prevent the loss of tooth.
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
Remove tissues inside the pulp chamber.
Rinse and clean the pulp chamber.
Place appropriate medication in the pulp cavity.
Fill the pulp cavity.
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
Remove tissues inside the pulp chamber.
Remove tissues inside root canals.
Clean the pulp chamber and root canals thoroughly.
Place appropriate medication in the pulp cavity.
Fill and seal the root canal(s) and the pulp cavity.
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.
