What is microscopic RCT?

Get Latest Price. Painless microscopic Root Canal Treatment (RCT) is treatment of the tooth in which the decay/caries/cavity has reached the deepest layer of the tooth called as “Pulp.

What is conventional root canal therapy?

Root canal treatment (also known as endodontic therapy, endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy) is a treatment sequence for the infected pulp of a tooth which is intended to result in the elimination of infection and the protection of the decontaminated tooth from future microbial invasion.

What is the difference between RCT and Pulpectomy?

When full root canal treatment is performed, all of the pulp and root is treated, whereas in a pulpectomy, only the upper part where the top of the nerve is will be affected.

Is GentleWave better than traditional root canal?

The GentleWave Procedure has been described as more comfortable than standard root canal treatment. While it is minimally invasive,1 the procedure fluids are still able to reach through the entire root canal,1 including the microscopic spaces that standard root canal treatments cannot.

Do you need microscope to do root canal?

The entire root canal treatment is done under a dental microscope, which enables the dentist to reach through the tiny canal entry points and branches. These are invisible to the naked eye, and even magnifying glasses are not strong enough to be able to detect and treat all parts of the canal containing bacteria.

Does RCT cause pain?

Does a root canal hurt? A root canal procedure sounds scary, but with today’s technology, it’s typically not a whole lot more different than having a deep filling. There’s little to no pain because your dentist will use local anesthesia to numb your tooth and gums so you’re comfortable during the procedure.

Is root canal treatment a surgery?

Endodontic surgery can be used to locate small fractures or hidden canals previously undetected on X-rays during the initial treatment. Surgery may also be needed to remove calcium deposits in root canals, or to treat damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone of the tooth.

Which is better Pulpotomy or root canal?

Conventional wisdom in dentistry has been that if the pulp has become infected, a root canal is the only effective choice. However modern research indicates that in situations where infection is not widespread, a pulpotomy may be just as effective. Saving more of the roots and tooth is a worthwhile goal.

What is the difference between root and canal?

A root canal clears away bacteria and damaged tissue to relieve pain and save the tooth. A filling restores the function and cosmetic appearance of the tooth; a root canal cleans and protects the soft tissue inside the tooth from further damage.

How long is GentleWave root canal?

The average time to fully treat a root canal system infection with the GentleWave Procedure is about 40-70 minutes, and all of this is done in a single visit. No temporary fillings—and no need to return to have the area numbed again and worked on multiple times.

What is GentleWave?

The GentleWave® Procedure is a medical procedure that is designed to prepare, clean and preserve the structure of teeth1,2,4 indicated for root canal therapy. Similar to other root canal treatment procedures, there is a potential risk of adverse effects.

How long does a microscopic root canal take?

A root canal can take anywhere from 90 minutes to 3 hours. It can sometimes be done in one appointment but may require two.