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Root Canal Treatment <\/span><\/h2><\/div>
Endodontics (from the Latin prefix *endo-*, meaning \u201cinternal,\u201d and *-odontia*, a term denoting \u201ctooth-related\u201d), also known as root canal treatment, is a branch of dentistry and dental medicine that studies the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the hard dental tissues (caries and non-carious diseases), the dental pulp, and the periodontium of permanent teeth

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\nRoot canal treatment (endodontics)<\/strong> is one of the most important procedures in modern dentistry. It is performed in cases of inflammation or infection of the dental pulp and periodontium\u2014conditions that most often result from untreated cavities. Endodontic treatment is aimed at preserving the tooth, eliminating pain, and preventing more serious complications. <\/p>\n

Root canal treatment involves the removal of the material located inside the tooth: the dental pulp, which consists of nerves, blood vessels, and more. The tooth is opened, the root canal is processed\u2014the nerve is removed and a filling is made. This is followed by the widening of the root canal, irrigation with disinfectant solutions, and then filling the root canal and placing a permanent filling. The most common complications of untimely endodontic treatment are related to the involvement of the tissues surrounding the tooth\u2014bone and mucosa. Dead dental pulp and bacteria can lead to infection of the bone around the tooth and soft tissues, resulting in the formation of abscesses, granulomas, and tooth loss. The most common complications of untimely endodontic treatment are related to the involvement of the tissues surrounding the tooth\u2014bone and mucosa. <\/p>\n

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The main indications for root canal treatment are periodontitis and pulpitis

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Pulpitis can occur in various forms, with two clinical variants most commonly observed:<\/h3>\n
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  • Acute pulpitis<\/strong> \u2013 characterized by intense, often throbbing pain that intensifies at night. In the presence of a purulent form, the pain is particularly pronounced and may be accompanied by swelling and a feeling of pressure. <\/li>\n
  • Chronic pulpitis<\/strong> \u2013 proceeds more mildly, with discomfort during chewing, sensitivity to pressure or thermal stimuli, without pronounced pain. Patients often underestimate the symptoms and do not seek timely help. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Untreated pulpitis can progress to apical periodontitis, which is an inflammation of the tissues around the tip of the root.<\/p>\n

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