A root canal treatment involves the removal of decayed and living tissue, the pulp, from the tooth, in order to relieve pain and eliminate infection. With the use of an artificial plastic filling material, the hollowed out root canals are filled with the material known as gutta percha.
An important aspect of a root canaled tooth to mention is that the overall strength the tooth diminishes; therefore, a crown is recommended to restore the strength.
Causes of root canal decay:
• Deep cavities on the coronal part of the tooth
• Periodontal disease leading to endodontic infections
• Fracture or crack of the tooth leading to exposure to pulp tissue
• Bone loss surrounding the root [Read more…]