Endodontics is the branch of dentistry that deals with the treatment of the internal canals of the tooth, where the dental pulp (the tooth’s nerve) is located. For this reason, it is often commonly referred to as “root canal therapy,” since the tooth’s nerve is removed.

1. Carie penetranti
Avviene quando le tossine e i batteri colpiscono il nervo del dente.
2. Traumi dentali
A seguito di forti colpi è possibile che il sangue smetta di arrivare alla polpa.
3. Abrasione dentale
I pazienti che stringono molto i denti (bruxismo) possono arrivare a consumare il dente fino alla camera del nervo rendendoli così molto sensibili.
4. Ragioni restaurative
Quando il dente non può essere recuperato in altre maniere, viene posizionato un perno all’interno della radice e una corona (capsula) successivamente. In questi casi la devitalizzazione è elettiva, cioè in funzione del restauro protesico.
Root canal treatment involves cleaning the infection from the tooth. The space inside the root is then cleaned and filled to prevent further infection.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so it is completely painless, and typically requires one or two visits to the dental office.
Front teeth usually have a single root with one root canal, while back teeth have a more complex system with two or more roots, each containing one or two root canals. For this reason, the duration of the procedure depends on which tooth is being treated and how complex its canal system is, but on average, the treatment lasts between one and two hours.
If more than one visit is needed, a temporary filling will be placed to keep food particles and bacteria out of the root canal. The success rate for root canal treatment ranges between 85% and 95%.

Sorridi alla Vita uses the most advanced materials and techniques. The clinic also has a special focus on facial pain related to endodontics and is highly attentive to patient comfort. All procedures are carried out in a comfortable and respectful environment, utilizing the latest advancements in painless dentistry.
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