Root Canal Treatment

Understandably, root canal treatment does not have a very good reputation. The treatment involves completely removing the organic part of the tooth, the dental nerve, thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the hollow tooth crown and all the tooth's canals, and tightly filling them. This treatment is necessary when the dental nerve is acutely inflamed or there is a chronic bacterial infection that is clearly visible on the X-ray. We treat this infection directly in the root canals with our special diode laser. The root canal treatment can sometimes be unpleasant, depending on how inflamed the nerve is. However, I have performed countless root canal treatments where patients were surprised that it was not unpleasant at all. The root treated tooth remains clinically, i.e., in the oral cavity. The tooth cusps are encased because although the tooth is filled, it is not as stable as it was before the root canal treatment. This stabilization is best achieved with a ceramic crown. Many patients fear this treatment and some prefer the alternative, tooth extraction. In any case, I check very carefully how restorable (clinically retainable) the tooth is and what its prognosis is, also with regard to its stability in the bone and its function in the tooth row. I have been certified in endodontology (root canal treatment) since 2011 and have my long-tested procedure. I always believe a tooth should be preserved if all criteria for a good prognosis are met. Long-term success can only be assessed after several years; therefore, the tooth should be regularly checked radiographically.