Endodontics
Endodontics is a discipline within dentistry that focuses on the pulp cap and the various tissues surrounding the tooth root. Learn more below:
All About Endodontics
Biological Endodontics/Root Canal Therapy
Associated Symptoms
Common Root Canal Symptoms
Can We Save The Tooth?
Yes! With a biological root canal
Dr. Jeffrey Etess will completely remove the inflamed or infected pulp from the tooth. He will carefully clean and shape the inside of the root canal using the most advanced mechanical, chemical, ultrasonic, laser and ozone techniques. This proprietary disinfection and cleaning methodology has been the culmination of over 18 years of Dr. Etess being a Root Canal Specialist. After Dr. Etess is fully satisfied that the root canal is maximally disinfected and cleaned, he will then fill and seal the space with the most biologically compatible bioceramic sealers and root canal filling materials. It doesn’t stop there, Dr. Etess recommends an immediate seal of either a composite core, or composite and fiber reinforced post and core, all done with strict biomimetic principles. Afterwards, a crown or other restoration is prepared for the tooth to protect and restore it to full function. After restoration, the tooth continues to function like any other tooth.
Will There Be Pain?
No… and here’s why:
Many root canal procedures are performed to relieve the pain of toothaches caused by pulp inflammation or infection. With modern techniques and anesthetics, most patients report that they are comfortable and pain free during the procedure. With comfort management protocol at Integrative Dental Specialists of Long Island, most patients report of only a mild soreness or awareness that work has been performed, which can mostly can be managed with over-the-counter medication or with natural holistic remedies. In some cases, prescription medications are indicated and will be tailored prescribed to you by Dr. Etess.
A Biological Root Canal Includes:
Here are the steps:
Examination & X-Rays: We need to make sure a biological root canal is the correct modality of treatment
Opening the Crown: We make an opening in the crown of the tooth. Very small instruments are used to clean the pulp chamber and root canals to shape the space for the filling
Filling The Chamber: Once the chamber is cleaned and shaped, a biocompatible material is used to fill the chamber followed by a bioceramic sealer. In most cases a permanent sealer is used.
Crowns and Other Restorations: After the root canal is complete a crown is placed on the tooth to protect it and restore the tooth to full function