Root Canal Treatment in Turkey

Root Canal Treatment in Turkey

Since root canal treatment is often seen as a painful procedure, most patients tend to postpone the treatment process.  However, thanks to modern techniques, root canals can be treated relatively painlessly and comfortably after one or two sessions. Contrary to popular belief, patients do not feel pain during root canal treatment. In cases where pain is felt, it can be said that this pain is caused by the infection in the area. 
The purpose of root canal treatment is to eliminate the pain that disturbs the patients. The treatment starts with effective numbing of the tooth and surrounding tissues and the session is completed within 45 minutes on average. If patients delay the treatment process, it may cause infection in the tissues in the tooth root. This can lead to bone and tooth loss.

What is Root Canal Treatment

Root canal treatment, also known as endodontic treatment, refers to the removal of the damaged or infected pulp of a tooth, disinfecting the tooth and then closing it again with a filling. The pulp, located in the innermost part of the tooth, can be thought of as a soft core. The pulp extends to the root end of the teeth and contains nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue. In cases where the tooth is cracked as a result of any impact or a deep decay occurs, bacteria enter the pulp and begin to multiply here. If left untreated, the bacteria can cause a serious infection or dental abscess, leading to pulp death and bone or tooth loss. In such a case, canal treatment is applied to the cracked or decayed tooth to save the tooth.

In which cases is root canal treatment required?

Deep caries and cracks in the tooth bone are the main conditions that require root canal treatment. In cases where the tooth is too damaged to heal, the pulp part is removed and the tooth is protected. Therefore, the biggest advantage of root canal treatment is to save the dead tooth and not to lose the bone structure of the tooth. Some symptoms of conditions requiring root canal treatment can be listed as follows:

• Swelling in the face and neck
• Persistent tooth sensitivity, especially to hot or cold
• Pain when chewing or biting
• Pimple-like sores on the gums - Cracked teeth
• Swelling of the gums
• Reflected toothache
• Deep caries
• Darkened gums

How is Root Canal Treatment Performed?

Root canal treatment has four main purposes: eliminating decay and infection, shaping the tooth canals, filling the canals and making the tooth functional again. Depending on the condition of the tooth, the treatment may take one or two sessions. Although the procedure followed during the root canal treatment process varies depending on the tooth damage, it generally includes the following steps:

• The dentist takes an X-ray to see the root structure of the tooth and to determine if there are any signs of infection. Thus, the damage to the tooth is assessed and a decision is made as to whether root canal treatment is needed.
• If the tooth pulp is very damaged, root canal treatment is started.
  
• If there is severe pain due to abscess formation in the tooth, local anaesthesia is applied before treatment.
  
• The first step of root canal treatment is to carefully remove the pulp inside the tooth. Once the pulp has been removed, the dentist determines how long the root canal treatment will take.
  
• The root canals are reshaped and cleaned using appropriately sized instruments.
  
• One session of root canal treatment takes about 45 minutes on average. After the necessary procedures have been performed, the tooth is x-rayed at least twice. If the dentist thinks that the treatment is successful, after the disinfection process, he fills the canal with a permanent material so that the canals are not affected by contamination.
  
• Dentists may wait for the tooth to heal for 4-5 days before performing a permanent filling. In this case, the tooth cavity is closed with a temporary filling.
  
• In the next session, the temporary filling of the tooth is removed with a painless procedure and permanent filling is performed. Permanent filling is performed with dental putty and a rubber-based substance called gutta percha. Calcium hydroxide-based pastes prevent any leakage that may come into the root canal from the outside.
  

Things to Consider After Root Canal Treatment

During root canal treatment, the tooth nerves are removed along with the inflamed tissue. Therefore, the tooth is not affected by external stimuli. However, especially in cases where pain or infection was observed before the procedure, tooth sensitivity may be felt after the treatment due to tissue inflammation. This is usually alleviated with painkillers prescribed by the doctor.

• Care should be taken not to eat anything for at least three hours after treatment.
• The success rate of root canal treatment is quite high. A treated tooth can be used for a lifetime with regular care.
• Consumption of sugary foods known to cause tooth decay should be minimized.
• Teeth should be cleaned twice a day with a soft bristled toothbrush and once with dental floss.

Root Canal Treatment Cost in Turkey

The cost for root canal treatment in Turkey may vary according to your request. The cost of panoramic x-rays is also included in the price of root canal treatment in Turkey. As an Zaren Clinic we offer our patients the best painless root canal treatment at a competitive cost.