Patient had a severe toothache for 3 days on her lower left Molar and was unable to sleep and eat well. X-rays were taken and it showed deep decay that extended into the nerve space. She was given the option of getting an extraction (pulling out the tooth) or a root canal.
根管治療是用來修復和保存牙齒治療被嚴重腐爛或被感染. 期間根管過程, 神經和紙漿去除和齒的內部被清洗和密封. 如果不進行治療, 圍繞牙齒的組織會受到感染和膿腫可以形成.
This treatment took 2 hour-long appointments and the patient had minimal pain after each appointment. Patient was very happy with the outcome of the procedure and was glad she decided to save the tooth.
Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages:
- Efficient chewing
- Normal biting force and sensation
- Natural appearance
- Protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain
