Endodontics – Conventional Treatment
Diagnosis and Pretreatment
Before treatment can be performed, a Diagnosis must be made. The tooth will be examined for decay, cracks, faulty fillings and discoloration. Various tests will be used to confirm the presence of symptoms. This may include hot or cold test, tapping on the tooth and chewing tests. The gums and supporting areas will be examined for changes and additional films may be taken to help confirm the presence of a problem. Once Dr. Kaufmann arrives at a diagnosis, treatment options will be explained to you in detail.
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Dr. Robert Kaufmann |
Sometimes, the tooth is too broken down to be worked on immediately. In that case, Pretreatment may be necessary. Decay or weak tooth structure is removed and the tooth is rebuilt with a temporary filling (sometimes with a special reinforcing band) that allows for completion of the Endodontic treatment. You will then be referred back to your dentist for permanent restoration. It is extremely important that this temporary filling be replaced as soon as possible after treatment. Failure to replace the temporary filling with something permanent can cause contamination of the sealed root canal space and failure of the treatment.
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