Endodontics

Consists of removal of dental pulp (nerve and blood supply), which is located in the center of the tooth, followed by instrumentation and filling with a biocompatible material. 

When should be done?
Due to caries or trauma affecting the pulp. When the pulp is infected an infectious process may occur causing pain and an abscess.

How is it done?
It is usually performed in multiple visits. 
 We begin with an opening in the crown of the tooth and then removing the dental pulp, followed by instrumentation (enlargement) of the canals so they can later be filled with a biocompatible material. Between the appointments is placed a temporary restoration to cover the opening of the crown.
At the next appointment the canals are definitively closed with cement and a biocompatible material.

In the final phase the tooth is restored. It may be necessary to use a post to hold the restoration. In other cases, when there is little remaining tooth structure, may be necessary to make a crown.

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