EVERYTHING ABOUT SINGLE-SITTING ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

Root canal treatment is also known as Root canal therapy, endodontic therapy, or endodontic treatment. It is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth that is intended to result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion. Root canals and their associated pulp chamber are the physical hollows within the tooth that are naturally inhabited by nerve tissue, blood vessels, and other cellular entities. Together, these items constitute the dental pulp. In more simple definition we can say that a root canal treatment is also known as endodontic treatment and is required when the pulp which houses the blood vessels nerves and connective tissues becomes inflamed or infected.

 

The new-era RCT

 

There was a time when a root canal treatment involved multiple long sittings. But now traditional root canal treatments have significantly advanced because of technological advancements.

A single sitting RCT can be carried out in a single session for acute infection with no pus collected in or around the tooth. An X-ray is the most important diagnostic tool in this situation. It shows the absence or presence of pus build-up.

 

How is Single sitting RCT conducted?

 

- The affected nerve tissue or pulp and the dentin (the layer beneath the enamel) are removed mechanically.

- The canals are flushed and disinfected by using irrigants such as Hydrogen Peroxide, EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), Na Hypochlorite (Warm), Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Dexamethasone, and general Saline.

- The canals are then shaped and expanded with the help of rotary files to accommodate the fillings comfortably.

- The dry and clean canals are filled and secured with the biocompatible material Gutta Purcha (a strong plastic substance made from the rubber of a variety of Malaysian trees).

 

Benefits

 

These are the few benefits single sitting root canal treatment:

- A single session will remedy your discomfort.

- It is a painless procedure.

- It is both cost and time-effective.

- It reduces fatigue in both the patient and surgeon.

- The canals are flushed and disinfected by using irrigants such as Hydrogen Peroxide, EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), NaHypochloritee (Warm), Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Dexamethasone, and general Saline.

 

Sohana Hospital has the most experienced dentists who are experts in employing the latest technological advancements for the benefit of their patients. Our dentists make sure to understand the needs of the patients and give them their smiles back. No doubt, we always fulfill the needs of the patients and eliminate their dental pain.