Ramapo Medical and
Professional Building
222 Route 59 Suite 210
Suffern, NY 10901
845 369-1540
Professional Building
222 Route 59 Suite 210
Suffern, NY 10901
845 369-1540
Endodontic Procedure
ENDODONTIC PROCEDURE
| Endodontic treatment can often be performed in one ore two visits and involves the following steps: | |
| 1. The endodontist examines and x-rays the tooth, then administers local anesthetic. After the tooth in numb the endodontist places a small protective sheet called a "dental dam" over the area to isolate the tooth and keep it clean and free of saliva the procedure. |  |
| 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 |  |
| 3. After the space is cleaned and shaped, the endodontist fills the root canal with a biocompatible material called "gutta-percha." The gutta-percha is placed with 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. |  |
| 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. |  |
| If the tooth lacks sufficient structure to hold the restoration in place, your dentist or endodontist may place a post inside the tooth. Ask your dentist or endodontist for more details about the specific restoration planned for your tooth. |  |
