Tooth life after root canal therapy

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Root canal therapy, also known as endodontic therapy, is mainly suitable for pulpitis and periapical periodontitis. It is usually divided into three stages: preparation, disinfection and filling. The pulp cavity was opened to inactivate the nerve and remove the necrotic tissue. In root canal therapy, when filling the root canal, we should grasp the filling time. Generally, we can fill the root canal without conscious symptoms, obvious percussion pain, peculiar smell, exudation or acute periapical inflammation. We don't have to wait for all symptoms to disappear or for the fistula to heal completely. Repeated drug sealing is easy to cause greater stimulation around the apex. Let's take a look at the following.

Tooth life after root canal therapy

First: after root canal therapy, the teeth can maintain their original appearance, but in fact, the teeth are dead, which is the same reason as mummies. After treatment, the average healthy adult can keep it for nearly ten years, but the specific situation varies from person to person. For example, the older people may keep it shorter.

Second, root canal therapy is suitable for pulpitis, periapical periodontitis and pulp exposure. Root canal therapy can be said to be once and for all, remove the sick tooth nerve will no longer pain, and is not easy to receive bacterial corrosion. After the treatment of tooth, pulp and periapical diseases, other aspects should be considered to prevent the occurrence of complications.

Third: the effect of root canal therapy on the oral cavity is not only reflected in the teeth, but also in the gum and other changes, because people's oral cavity has been in the process of change and growth. With the growth of age, the gum and alveolar bone will gradually age and shrink, leading to some oral diseases and tooth loosening.

matters needing attention

During or after root canal treatment, there may be a short period of discomfort. If the tooth is brittle after treatment, it is best to use inlay or crown repair to prevent tooth fracture and prolong life. After treatment, oral anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken to avoid fatigue and generally will not cause pain.