by Dcare | Sep 20, 2023 | Dentistry
Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with the inner most structure of teeth, that is the root canal procedure or commonly known as RCT. The field of endodontics has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years. Traditional root canal treatments were effective to a certain extent, but they often posed challenges when dealing with complex root canal anatomy.
Micro endodontics, also known as microscopic endodontics, is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on performing root canal treatments and other endodontic procedures using high-powered microscopes and precision instruments.
At the heart of micro endodontics lies the microscope itself. The use of microscope allows dentists to visualize and treat the intricate structures within a tooth’s root canals more effectively. This advanced technique enables better diagnosis, cleaning, shaping, and filling of the root canals, leading to improved outcomes and increased success rates for saving teeth that might otherwise need to be extracted.
Micro endodontic procedures have the following advantages:
1. Diagnosis: It helps to diagnose the crucially small cracks which may not be visible to the naked eyes.
2. Conservation of teeth: Due to higher magnifications, dentist can make the openings for root canal very small in size thus preserving more of natural tooth structure.
3. Cleaning and Shaping: With the assistance of high-powered magnification, the dentist meticulously cleans and shapes the root canals to remove infected tissue, debris, and bacteria. With better visibility, even the complex structures can be cleaned.
4. Enhanced Precision: The use of microscopes ensures precise identification and treatment of complex root canal structures, reducing the risk of treatment failures.
5. Improved Outcomes: The meticulous cleaning and shaping of canals lead to higher success rates and better long-term tooth preservation.
6.Conservation of Teeth in case of re-infection: By effectively treating and preserving teeth that might have been extracted in the past, micro endodontics contributes to maintaining a natural and functional dentition by removing the complexities like fractured instrument or missed canal in an already root canal treated tooth which is reinfected.
Thus micro endodontics makes the root canal treatment more predictable precise and successful. It helps to preserve more of your natural tooth instead of removing them
Thus always prefer to get your treatment done under magnification for a better prognosis of your tooth
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