The need for endodic treatment is associated with inflammation of the tooth pulp, i.e. the living interior of the tooth. In the vast majority of cases, the cause of the problems is tooth decay. It is she who destroys the hard tissues of the tooth and causes inflammation or necrosis of the pulp.
- Root canal treatment aims to remove the infection that develops in the tooth. It is also important to permanently rebuild and fill the tooth with a suitable material that will seal and prevent bacteria from getting inside the tooth again. After such treatment, the tooth remains dead, there are no vessels and nerves, but it can still fulfill its function. Studies show that such a tooth can live up to 20 years - says the doctor. stom. bow. stom. Bartłomiej Karaś, endodontist, member of e.g. Resear...
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