root canal therapy

dentistry

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Root canal therapy, also known as endodontics, is a dental procedure focused on treating diseases of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues. The dental pulp is the soft tissue at the center of a tooth, containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.1

This therapy involves removing diseased pulp and replacing it with filling material. After the pulp is removed, the tooth is no longer considered alive but continues to be nourished by blood vessels in the jawbone. This procedure helps preserve the natural tooth, maintaining appearance and function, as a natural tooth can withstand significantly more pressure than artificial teeth. Endodontists perform these procedures, often under local anesthesia, to save damaged teeth and prevent dangerous infections.12

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…material, an operation known as root canal therapy. After the pulp is removed, the tooth continues to be nourished by connecting blood vessels in the jaw. The tooth is then considered to be dead, although the fibres that hold the teeth in the jawbone are alive.
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…material, an operation known as root canal therapy. After the pulp is removed, the tooth continues to be nourished by connecting blood vessels in the jaw. The tooth is then considered to be dead, although the fibres that hold the teeth in the jawbone are alive.
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