ROOT CANAL THERAPY

root canal 1
Step 1: Molar with deep decay, possibly Painful or very sensitive.

root canal 2
Step 2: Decay is deep enough toreach pulp, and tooth is determined to have infected or necrotic pulp.

root canal 3
Step 3: A conservative access to infected pulp is made through crown of tooth.

root canal 4
Step 4: Pulp tissue and infected tooth structure are removed,and canal is disinfected.

root canal 5
Step 5: Canals are obterated (filled) completely with gutta percha to prevent future infection.

root canal 6
Step 6: A restoration is placed to close and seal off access

 

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