What Is Root Canal Treatment and When Is It Needed?
Beneath your tooth’s hard enamel and dentin layers lies the dental pulp—a specialized tissue containing nerves and blood vessels. When deep cavities, cracks, or trauma allow bacteria to reach the pulp, inflammation or infection develops, often causing spontaneous pain or lingering sensitivity to hot and cold.
At LumaDent in Cigli, Izmir, root canal therapy (endodontics) removes the infected pulp tissue, thoroughly disinfects and shapes the internal root canals, and seals them with biocompatible materials so you can keep your natural tooth.
Root Canal Therapy Summary
| Common Symptoms | Spontaneous throbbing toothache, prolonged hot/cold sensitivity, tenderness when chewing |
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| Session Duration | Approximately 30 – 60 minutes depending on root anatomy |
| Coronal Restoration | Aesthetic composite filling or protective zirconia crown |
| Clinical Benefit | Prevents tooth extraction and maintains natural bite alignment |
Step-by-Step Treatment Process
Radiographic Diagnosis & Anesthesia
Digital X-rays map the root anatomy, followed by local anesthesia for complete comfort.
Pulp Removal & Canal Cleaning
Inflamed or infected nerve tissue is gently removed from the root canal chambers.
Rotary Shaping & Disinfection
Canals are precisely shaped with rotary files and irrigated with antibacterial solutions.
Hermetic Obturation & Restoration
The canals are sealed with biocompatible gutta-percha and restored with a composite filling or crown.