Endodontics
At our dental clinic we perform endodontic treatments in Las Palmas, using the latest technology to give our patients a quality service.
We restore the health of your smile
Endodontics (root canal treatment) is a procedure used when the dental pulp has been affected by very deep decay, trauma or some other type of injury. Thanks to endodontics, at our center in Las Palmas, we clean the affected tissues of the tooth and seal the cavity to stop the infection. In many cases, it is the last chance to save the tooth before an extraction becomes necessary.
Depending on how advanced the decay is, at our dental clinic we can treat it with a dental filling or through root canal treatment.
When is root canal treatment necessary?
Endodontic treatments are unavoidable once the dental pulp is severely affected, and they are performed to prevent the patient from losing the tooth. Different scenarios related to pulpitis or inflammation of the dental pulp can arise:
Pulp necrosis
It occurs when the tooth suffers a strong impact or blow that kills the nerve. When the pulp is necrotic, it must be removed through endodontic treatment.
Irreversible inflammation
Long-lasting inflammation of the dental pulp together with severe pain makes root canal treatment mandatory in order to relieve the pressure in the pulp chamber.
Infection from decay
Infections caused by cavities do not stop if they are left untreated, and can cause major complications for the patient’s oral health. Root canal treatment is essential in these cases to clean out all the damaged pulp and save the natural tooth.
Preliminary diagnosis before a root canal
Before proceeding with a root canal in Las Palmas, a preliminary phase is required. It is essential that the dentist makes a proper diagnosis of the condition of both the infected tooth and the rest, since, even without symptoms, more teeth could be affected.
The first step in this endodontic diagnosis is the clinical examination process or anamnesis, in which the patient is asked a series of questions to assess the degree of involvement and their symptoms.
Second, an oral examination is carried out to evaluate the condition of the teeth. It is also very important to check other areas such as the tongue, the palate or the mucous membranes of the mouth to learn the state of the patient’s oral health and see what impact the dental infection may have had.
Next, a series of diagnostic X-rays are taken to determine the extent of the decay.
Once all this information is available, you can put yourself in the hands of our professionals, experts in endodontic treatment in Las Palmas.
The advantages of our center
The endodontist examines the patient’s mouth, performs the necessary tests and determines whether the procedure to remove the infected pulp is advisable. If so, the following procedure is carried out with the support of specialized instruments:
1
Anesthesia
We apply local anesthesia. The treatment is always performed under these conditions so that the patient feels no pain.
2
Procedure
Once the area is numb, we make a small perforation through the enamel to gain access to the pulp chamber and the root canals.
3
Extraction
We proceed with the removal of the pulp and shape the cavity so we can disinfect the tissues and clean the canals.
4
Filling
We fill the space, making sure it is well sealed to prevent infections from recurring.
At our clinic in Las Palmas, we rebuild the tooth to restore its natural appearance so that the patient can lead a normal life after their root canal.
If you are looking for a dental clinic for a root canal in Las Palmas, contact our specialists.
