Endodontics, commonly known as root canal treatment, is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of teeth with compromised dental pulp - this is the tissue where the nervous and vascular tissues are located inside the tooth.
Endodontic treatment consists of removing and disinfecting the root canals' space and later sealing this system with the most appropriate materials and techniques.
The indications for performing root canal treatment are:
• extensive tooth decay
• fractures and trauma
• apical infection
• need for root canal re-treatment
Most teeth do not show symptoms of pain. Often, the root canal infection occurs, subsequently causing bone resorption near the teeth root system. With endodontic treatment, these infectious lesions tend to regress and disappear completely.
At the António Carracho Institute, we have 3D CBCT technology (Cone Beam Computer Tomography) that allows us to identify the number of roots and root canals of your tooth, facilitating the treatment and ensuring that the entire anatomy of the tooth is correctly identified and treated.
We use advanced shaping, cleaning, and filling (sealing) techniques using thermoplastic and biocompatible materials to improve the prognosis of the treatment.
Dr. Joana Cordeiro has extensive experience in this area. She completed a full-time specialization in endodontics and is currently a Specialist Member of the European Society of Endodontology - ESE.
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