Root Canal Treatment
We are very lucky to have an endodontist at the practice who is on the specialist endodontic register. She can diagnose the cause of tooth pain, and carry out root canal treatment, repeat root canal treatment or endodontic surgery where required.
A general dentist or self – referral to an endodontist can be received for the following procedures:
Primary root canal treatment of teeth with anatomical complexities such as:
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Combination of curved, narrow, long root canals;
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Multiple curves in root canals
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Calcified pulp chamber or root canals; canal space not visible on diagnostic quality radiographs;
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Adults with incomplete root development;
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Re-root treatment
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Anatomical anomalies (e.g. invaginations; palato-gingival grooves).
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Surgical endodontic treatment of restoratively sound teeth when orthograde endodontic treatment is not viable.
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Acute traumatic dento-alveolar injuries in adults or consequences thereof.
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Vital pulp therapy (traumatic pulp exposures; stabilised deep caries with adequate tooth structure, possible exposure and absence of periapical disease).
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Root resorption: affecting single restoratively viable tooth or affecting multiple teeth.
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Endodontic diagnosis or opinion
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Facilitation or management of complex retreatment
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Post removal and instrument retrieval
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Canal location or negotiation.
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Endodontic treatment of second or third molar teeth
More Difficult cases that may need a more complex treatment plan, such as:
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1. Patients who have untreated primary dental disease.
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2. Teeth of questionable restorative prognosis
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3. Treatment requiring conscious sedation
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4. Teeth that have not been possible to anaesthetise
We may progress the root canal treatment to a point where the rest of the treatment can then be completed in general dental practice.
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GLOSSARY
Prosthodontics – A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who is skilled in the replacement of missing teeth and the restoration of natural teeth. They are registered on the general dental council’s specialist list, and have had at least 4 years of postgraduate training within a teaching hospital. This type of specialist is trained to deal with complicated and simple restorations of the whole mouth as well as treating facial deformities. Common procedures treated by a prosthodontist may include dentures, fixed bridges, crowns, implants, veneers and more.
Endodontics – An endodontist is a dentist that specialises in the care and treatment and diagnosis of the dental pulp, tooth root, and surrounding tissues and in the associated practice of root canal therapy. Patients are referred to an endodontist when their nerve becomes infected.
Periodontology - A periodontist is a dental specialist that has completed an additional 4 years of specialty training in diagnosing, preventing and treating gum disease. Periodontists can also place dental implants as well as perform cosmetic periodontal treatments.
Dental Implant – A dental implant is a small screw that acts as an artificial tooth root when placed into the jawbone. It is made of titanium, a metal well-accepted by the body and one that can form a strong bond with the bone to create a stable foundation, to create an anchor for the placement of a crown, bridge or denture.
Hypodontia – Is the dental term for missing teeth. Sometimes teeth do not form, it is generally a genetic problem and often occurs in families.
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