Rotary Endodontics: A Better Root Canal

If your tooth is severely damaged or infected at its center (the pulp), you will likely be told that you need root canal therapy to save the tooth. This procedure involves removing the infected pulp, cleaning and sealing the tooth chamber and protecting the tooth with the placement of a dental crown. While root canals have been performed for many years, the way they are carried out has changed significantly. In fact, the most recent development in root canal therapy is using rotary endodontics. Not all dental practices have adopted this breakthrough method, but it can provide profound advantages to both patient and dentist during a root canal.

What is rotary endodontics?

Rotary endodontics uses electrically-powered instruments to perform the root canal treatment instead of traditional manual files made of stainless-steel. The rotary endodontic electric hand tool has nickel titanium tip, which makes it up to five times more flexible than the original steel tools. This is a unique advantage because it allows the instrument to be inserted deeply into the curved root canal without damaging the tooth pathway. This makes a root canal using rotary endodontics smoother, faster and more reliable. Complications after this type of root canal method are far less likely.

Not only can the patient enjoy a more efficient, timesaving process, but there is also no loud grinding of manual files to be endured. Patients can enjoy a more comfortable and quieter procedure. To learn more about our rotary endodontics at Timber Ridge Dental, please give us a call. We are proud to offer the latest in dental technology so that our patients can experience dental care in the most comfortable and rewarding way possible.

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