What is endodontics in Tijuana?.

Endodontics consists of the partial or total removal of the dental pulp, followed by cleaning of the canals to remove bacteria and necrotic tissue, to achieve aseptic canals.. After this we proceed to seal or close the pulp canal.

The space resulting from this procedure is filled with a specific biocompatible material to prevent tooth loss. 

When is it necessary to perform a root canal in Tijuana?

Endodontics is necessary when there is an infection in the dental nerve. This infection can be generated by caries, dental fracture, erosion or abrasion of the teeth caused by friction between them, prosthesis or any other existing pathology in the root and the bone surrounding the tooth..

Generally an endodontic treatment is performed due to infection, inflammation or necrosis of the dental pulp..

The treatment must be performed by a specialized dentist, with the use of local anesthesia. Since a bad treatment can cause the total loss of our tooth or it can begin to turn a dark color. 

How is endodontic treatment performed?

Endodontics is performed in different phases, which must be carried out by a professional:

• Diagnosis. This is the first phase and it is essential. In this phase radiographs are taken to know in detail the state of the dental piece, and in turn determine if the patient feels pain, in what place, and how intense it is. This will allow us to determine the treatment that the patient needs.

• Anesthesia. Before starting the endodontic treatment, anesthesia should be applied. This is only necessary if the pulp has not suffered necrosis. Local anesthesia is the option for patients suffering from irreversible pulpitis, that is, when the pulp remains inflamed due to aggressive factors.
• Pulp extraction. To gain access to the pulp tissue, a perforation is made in the crown of the tooth. Removing the pulp isolates the tooth from any organism.
• Cleaning of the ducts. This is the conductometry phase, when the ducts are cleaned to remove any germs.
• Sealing. This is the obturation phase, and consists of sealing the tooth after cleaning the canals. The canals are closed.

• Control. After the treatment has been performed, a dental x-ray should be taken to validate the status and effectiveness of the procedure. The control and follow-up may last a few weeks or even months.

• This treatment makes it possible to save the tooth whose nerve has been affected.
• Eliminates infections and bacteria.
• Eliminates pain caused by inflammation of the nerve or dental pulp.
• Prevents future infections by cleaning the ducts.
• The materials used in the treatment are biocompatible.