Root canal therapy

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Introduction

  • Root Canal Therapy (RCT) is an endodontic procedure Endodontics: basic whereby the pulp is removed altogether.
  • It may be subdivided into conventional RCT and surgical RCT.
  • This component describes only conventional RCT.
  • Once a tooth is mature it can function without any pulp at all.
  • A root-filled tooth can maintain its function without proving a health risk to the animal.

Uses

  • Broken teeth with pulp exposure.
  • Pulp exposure due to excess attrition.
  • Pulpal hemorrhage.
  • Pulpal necrosis.
  • Clinical appearance of infection or fistulation around a tooth root, eg carnassial abscess.

Advantages

  • Allows retention of the tooth.

Disadvantages

  • Contra-indicated in long axis-tooth fracture.
  • Contra-indicated when there is tertiary dentin cover in chronic attrition.

Requirements

Materials required

Minimum equipment

  • See endodontics: basics Endodontics: basic.

Minimum consumables

  • See endodontics: basics Endodontics: basic.

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