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Endodontology
The most important areas of the tooth are not visible from the outside in the jaw. If bacteria from the oral environment get into the root canals, this can lead to the loss of the tooth in the worst case.
To ensure that this does not happen, or that you receive rapid dental assistance when needed, we are here for you as a dedicated dental practice in Mannheim.
Appointment booking
For your root canal treatment, we welcome you to Zahnpark Mannheim. Visit us in our appealing premises, which are centrally located in Mannheim: M7, house number 16, near the main train station.
We determine the need for treatment with our experienced team and modern equipment. This way your root canal treatment will be optimally prepared.
What can be done to save the tooth in case of inflammation in the pulp?
As a rule, caries is responsible for bacteria getting into the pulp. But tooth cracks or periodontitis can also be possible causes.
Once the pulp is inflamed, then a multi-stage root canal treatment can save the tooth in most cases. In rare cases, despite treatment, the inflammation leads to the loss of the tooth.
Root canal treatment does not have to be painful if the necessary measures are taken. If local anesthesia is not completely sufficient, light sedation can help without complications. Thus, a painless treatment is guaranteed and usually remains painless afterwards.
Consistent treatment is important.
The success of the therapy is significantly linked to the follow-up appointments, which can take three to four sessions.
In the case of extremely curved roots or stubborn germs, further, more elaborate treatment methods are recommended. These optional services promise greater and long-term success and are offered as a self-pay service if needed.
Every root-treated tooth must be provided with a prosthetic (crown) after some time, so that it does not fracture in the long term, i.e. does not suffer any damage. Sometimes a small pin is necessary for stabilization, which is placed in the tooth canal in an uncomplicated and painless way.
Frequently asked questions about root canal treatment
Where does the term endodontology come from?
The term endodontology is derived from the Greek. There, the term "endo" means something like "the inside" and the term " odont " stands for the tooth.
Accordingly, endodontology is the study of the tissues inside the tooth. Endodontics is the root canal treatment.
Can a root canal treatment also be necessary after an accident?
Root canal treatment can be important not only for inflammations, but also after an accident. This is particularly common when parts of a tooth have broken off and the root has been damaged.
Of course, we are also there for you in such cases and then support you, if necessary, with the appropriate dental prosthesis.
What does root canal treatment have to do with teeth grinding?
When people grind their teeth intensively and when this occurs over a long period of time, the roots of the teeth can also suffer.
Fortunately, it is rare for severe damage to occur here.
What happens if the root canal is not treated?
If there is inflammation in the root canal and it is left untreated, this can have serious consequences.
These range from severe pain to increasingly severe inflammation that can penetrate into the soft tissue (for example, the cheek, but also other regions of the body).
What is a revision?
A so-called revision is a renewed root canal treatment. This is done if you experience pain in the area of the treated tooth again after a root canal treatment.
The filling is removed and the process is similar to the first root canal treatment. Dead tissue and bacteria are removed, and the canals are refilled.
What is an apicoectomy?
A so-called revision is a renewed root canal treatment. This is done if you experience pain in the area of the treated tooth again after a root canal treatment.
The filling is removed and the process is similar to the first root canal treatment. Dead tissue and bacteria are removed, and the canals are refilled.
