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.
To prevent tooth loss as a result of damage to the bone
around the tooth caused by the bacterial infection of the pulp
1. Partial removal of pulp tissues
- Application
- Deciduous teeth that have vital pulp tissues
- 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.
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2. Total removal of pulp tissues
- Application
- Deciduous teeth with non-vital pulp tissues
- Permanent teeth with non-vital pulp tissues
- 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.
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It requires a few visits to the dentist to complete
a pulp treatment; remember to keep the appointments for treatments.
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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.
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If local anaesthesia is used, do not bite your
lips or tongue before the numbness has completely worn off.
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