What is Root canal treatment?
During Root canal treatment dentist will remove and clean infected pulp and nerve tissue to restore function of tooth.
Indication for Root canal treatment
Root canal treatment is necessary when pulp (nerve) becomes infected. There are various factors which damage nerves.
Tooth Decay
When a cavity progresses deep inside the tooth it can reach pulp. In the beginning, it starts with sensitivity and progresses to severe pain, infection if left untreated.
Trauma
Teeth injury can lead to partial or complete damage of teeth nerve with or without external signs of damage.
Dental Procedure
In case of dental bridge or full mouth rehabilitation, which requires dental crowns, root canal treatment might be necessary.
Crack or Fractures of Tooth
Cracks or fractures can occur due to various reasons and may require root canal treatment.
What is a dental implant?
Dental implant is titanium screw place inside the jawbone to restore missing tooth.
Indication for dental implant
Missing teeth
dental implants are used to replace single or multiple missing teeth.
Grossly decayed, broken tooth or loose tooth
Teeth which is advised for extraction can replace with dental implant once extraction site is healed.
Failed Root canal treatment
If root canal treatment gets failed and teeth have severe infection which is not cured by Re root canal treatment can be indicated for extraction followed by dental implant placement.
To fix loose denture
Removable denture can be fixed with all on four or on all on six dental implants.
Benefits of Root canal treatment
Preservation of natural teeth
This is the most important advantage of root canal treatment that we can save natural teeth.
Less time
Root canal treatment with crown can be finished within a week.
Cost effective
Root canal treatment cost is less compared to dental implants.
Non-surgical procedure
Root canal treatment doesn’t require any cuts.
Benefits of Dental implant
Long- lasting
If proper oral hygiene is maintained dental implant can serve you lifelong.
Chewing efficiency
Implant supported teeth are fixed so you are able to enjoy your food like your natural teeth.
Appearance
Implant supported teeth and denture provide a more aesthetic look like natural dentition.
Prevent bone loss
Once we lose the teeth its natural process that surrounding bone start shrinking.one we placed the dental implant just like natural root it will reduce bone loss.
