The document discusses root canal treatment procedures for pediatric dentistry. It involves removing the infected pulp from the tooth and cleaning and sealing the inner portion. If left untreated, the surrounding tissue can become infected and abscesses may form. The process involves making a small opening in the tooth, removing the pulp and sterilizing the inside, and filling the root space with biocompatible material like gutta-percha. The advantages of root canal treatment are that it is less expensive than replacement options and maintains the original natural tooth.

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Pediatric Dentistry IV (Endodontics)
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Root canal filling materials in pediatric dentistry

2. ● Treatment for tooth which have deep cavity
● In this procedure, the infected pulp is removed
and the inner portion of the tooth is cleaned and
sealed.
● If not treated in time, the tissue surrounding the
tooth will become infected and abscesses may
form.
Root Canal Treatment

3. ● Making a small opening in the affected tooth.
● Removing the pulp and the blood supply.
● The inside part is sterilized.
● Root space is filled by using the filling material.
Procedures of Root Canal Treatment

4. Step-by-Step Endodontic Procedure
• 1. The endodontist examines and x-rays the tooth, then administers local
anesthetic

5. 2 The endodontist makes an opening in the crown of the tooth. Very
small instruments are used to clean the pulp from the pulp chamber and
root canals and to shape the space for filling.

6. • 3. After the space is cleaned and shaped, the endodontist fills the root
canals with a biocompatible material, usually a rubber-like material called
gutta-percha. The gutta-percha is placed with an adhesive cement to
ensure complete sealing of the root canals. In most cases, a temporary
filling is placed to close the opening. The temporary filling will be removed
by your dentist before the tooth is restored.

7. • 4. After the final visit with your endodontist, you must return to your
dentist to have a crown or other restoration placed on the tooth to protect
and restore it to full function

8. Advantages of Root Canal Treatment
● Less Expensive compared to replacement
with either Bridge or by implant
● No need to grind adjacent teeth for bridge
● Maintains originality of natural teeth

9. Reference
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American Association of Endodontists