Root Canal Treatment (RCT)
Root Canal Treatment is a dental procedure used to treat infection or damage within the pulp of a tooth — the innermost soft tissue containing nerves and blood vessels.
🔍 Why it’s done:
- Deep decay (dental caries)
- Cracked/chipped tooth
- Repeated dental procedures on the same tooth
- Trauma to the tooth
- Pulp infection or inflammation
🦷 Procedure Overview:
- Diagnosis & X-ray – Identifies extent of infection.
- Anesthesia – Local anesthesia is administered to numb the tooth.
- Pulp removal – The infected pulp tissue is removed using small instruments.
- Cleaning & Shaping – Canals are cleaned, disinfected, and shaped.
- Filling – The empty canals are filled with a biocompatible material like gutta-percha.
- Restoration – The tooth is sealed with a filling or crown to restore strength and function.
✅ Benefits:
- Saves the natural tooth
- Restores chewing ability
- Prevents spread of infection
- Maintains jawbone integrity
Post-Treatment Care:
- Avoid chewing hard food on the treated tooth until crowned
- Maintain good oral hygiene
- Regular dental visits