Root canals treat infected or damaged pulp tissue to save the tooth. Success relies on patient-specific factors—not just technical skill. Technology like microscopes and 3D imaging improves outcomes.
Each year, dentists in the United States perform more than 15 million root canals on infected teeth, removing the inflamed pulp and filling the emptied canal with inert materials such as rubber and ...
Our natural teeth are a precious commodity. We only get one adult set, but sometimes they need rescuing. Enter endodontics. Endodontists are specialists who focus on diagnosing and treating issues ...
A 40-year-old man presented with sensitivity in tooth #4 and discomfort during mastication. Clinical examination revealed caries on the distal wall of tooth #4, extending close to the pulp chamber.