Once your general dentist tests the teeth and recommends treatment, he or she can perform the treatment or refer you to the endodontic therapist (endocrinologist). Treatment usually involves one to three appointments.
First, you may be given anesthesia to numb the area. Then place a rubber sheet around the teeth to isolate it. Next, an opening is drilled into the cavity of the pulp from the crown of the tooth, and the pulp cavity removes all the diseased pulp together with the root canal and is reshaped.
Drugs can be inserted into this area to fight bacteria. Depending on the condition of the teeth, the crown may be temporarily sealed to prevent recontamination, the teeth may open to empty or the dentist may go straight ahead and fill the root canal.
If a temporary fill is given, it is usually removed on the next visit, and the pulp cavity and the pulpal tube are filled with a gum or other material to prevent recontamination. If the teeth are still weak, metal posts can be inserted over the cannula to strengthen the teeth. Once filled, the area is permanently sealed. Finally, gold or porcelain crowns are usually placed on the teeth to strengthen their structure and improve their appearance.
