Endodontics

ENDODONTICS / Root canal treatment

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Root canal treatment, also known as endodontics, is the key to tooth preservation

An inflamed dental nerve (pulp) is a real threat to your dental health.
Without timely treatment, the infection spreads to the jawbone
and thus threatens not only the tooth, but the entire structure of your teeth.

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is the most effective method of preserving the tooth
and stopping the infection. By using modern methods such as
magnifying glasses, rotating file systems and disinfecting rinses, the
procedure is now carried out efficiently, precisely and almost painlessly in our LifeDent practices in
Lucerne, Volketswil, Bülach, Winterthur or Neukirch.

Jetzt Termin für Ihre Wurzelkanalbehandlung vereinbaren!

The Benefits of Root Canal Treatment

1. Preservation of the natural tooth

Root canal treatment carried out in a timely manner can fully preserve the natural tooth’s function and aesthetics. No dental prosthesis – be it an implant or a bridge – can 100% replace the feeling and functionality of a real tooth.

2. Freedom from pain

The treatment eliminates the inflamed pulp (inside of the tooth, dental pulp), the cause of your pain. Immediately after successful therapy, you can chew, speak and smile again without discomfort.

3. Long-term stability

Modern techniques such as thermoplastic filling methods ensure that the tooth is sealed against bacteria and the inflammation is permanently eliminated.

4. Time and cost savings

Compared to tooth replacement solutions such as implants or dentures, root canal treatment is often more cost-effective and less time-consuming. At the same time, further surgical interventions are avoided.

When is root canal treatment necessary?

Root canal treatment is necessary if the pulp is irreversibly inflamed or has already died.

Common causes of dental nerve inflammation

  1. Deep carious lesions If caries (holes in the tooth) are left untreated, bacteria can work their way into the interior of the tooth. There they attack the pulp and cause an inflammation – so-called pulpitis. The deeper the hole, the closer the bacteria come to the nerve.
  2. Traumatic damage An accident, a blow to the tooth or even teeth grinding can damage the pulp. Even if the tooth still looks intact on the outside, the nerve inside can be damaged and become inflamed.
  3. Secondary caries Secondary caries occurs when teeth that have already been treated, e.g. with fillings or crowns, are affected by caries again. This often happens when fillings become leaky or do not fit properly. This allows bacteria to get back into the tooth and cause inflammation.
Untreated pulp inflammation or deep caries can endanger tooth preservation. Timely endodontic treatment stops the infection and saves your tooth.

You should not ignore these symptoms:

  • Persistent toothache, often throbbing.
  • Hypersensitivity to hot or cold foods.
  • Swelling in the area of ​​the affected tooth.
  • Discoloration of the tooth.

Don’t wait until symptoms become an emergency!

Early diagnosis and treatment can stop the infection, save your tooth and prevent subsequent damage such as bone loss or abscesses.
Make an appointment now.

The process of root canal treatment – ​​step by step

1. Diagnostics and therapy planning

We use clinical examination and digital X-ray diagnostics (e.g. 3D-DVT) to determine the severity of the inflammation. Precise diagnostics are the basis for successful treatment.

2. Anesthesia

The tooth is locally anesthetized to ensure pain-free treatment. Access to the pulp chamber and root canals is created via the tooth crown.

3. Cleaning the channels

The inflamed or necrotic tissue is completely removed using rotating files (nickel-titanium instruments). The canals are then thoroughly disinfected using irrigation.

4. Root filling

The clean canals are sealed with thermoplastic filling materials (e.g. gutta-percha). The aim is to create a bacteria-tight seal that prevents re-infection.

5. Conclusion

Finally, the tooth is sealed with a bacteria-proof filling. In most cases, a crown is later placed to stabilize the tooth in order to restore its resilience.

Root canal treatment? Together we can do it!

We listen to you and take your concerns seriously Visits to the dentist can be a real challenge for many people – especially when it comes to root canal treatment. Our LifeDent dental specialists want to take away this fear. With sensitive conversations in a trustful atmosphere, we accompany you step by step through the treatment.
With modern technology and gentle hands Thanks to the latest methods and gentle procedures, we ensure that your treatment is pain-free.

Together we can save your tooth. Make your appointment now.

FAQ on endodontics – root canal treatment

During root canal treatment, the tooth is opened to gain access to the pulp chamber (nerve cavity). The infected or inflamed pulp is removed, the root canals are cleaned, disinfected and sealed against bacteria. Finally, the tooth is sealed with a stable filling or crown.
No, the treatment is usually carried out under local anesthesia and is therefore painless.
In den meisten Fällen wird die Wurzelkanalbehandlung in ein bis zwei Sitzungen abgeschlossen. Die Anzahl der Sitzungen hängt vom Grad der Entzündung und der Komplexität der Wurzelkanäle ab.
The expansion of the root canals enables a thorough cleaning and disinfection of the entire root canal system. This effectively eliminates the infection and prevents subsequent damage.
A professional root canal treatment is the only way to save an infected tooth. Without treatment, the infection will spread to the surrounding tissue and jawbone, which can ultimately lead to tooth loss.
Yes, a successful root canal treatment makes it possible to preserve your own tooth, meaning that dental prostheses such as bridges or implants are often not necessary.