What is Microscope Endodontics?
Microscope endodontics, also known as micro-endodontics, is the practice of using a microscope to assist with endodontic procedures. The microscope helps us access areas of the tooth that are narrow or hard to see so that your procedure is more likely to be a success. Endodontics includes procedures and treatments that treat or maintain the inner tissues of the teeth. These tissues are known as the pulp.
The pulp is no longer necessary once your teeth are fully developed. However, the pulp is full of blood vessels and nerves. If the pulp is damaged or inflamed, this causes pain, tooth sensitivity, and tooth discoloration. When left untreated, the inflamed pulp can cause a tooth abscess that can potentially spread infection throughout the rest of your body. You can also lose your tooth. The interior of your tooth is tiny, making it difficult to perform many endodontic procedures. Hidden tooth canals may not even be visible to the naked eye.
The microscope used for microscope endodontics magnifies the inside of your tooth so that we’re able to find and treat all the canals in your tooth. We use the same techniques, but the microscope lets us determine exactly what portion of your tooth requires treatment. Microscope endodontics includes common procedures, like root canal treatments (removal of your tooth’s pulp) and apicoectomy (removal and replacement of an infected tooth root).
What are the benefits of Microscope Endodontics?
There are multiple benefits of microscope endodontics that make it ideal for anyone who needs an endodontic procedure.
Helps preserve more of your tooth
A microscope helps us see exactly what part of your tooth we’re accessing during your procedure. This gives us more precision and helps us save more of your tooth and its structure. Preserving the structure of your tooth makes it less likely to crack or break.
Increases the success rate of your endodontic procedure
Endodontic procedures, like root canals, occasionally fail. This often occurs when bacteria is left in the tooth or can enter the tooth before it’s permanently sealed. Microscope endodontics at Williamsburg Endodontics increases the likelihood of a successful endodontic procedure. The microscope offers improved visibility so that we’re able to remove all the bacteria or damaged tooth material in your tooth from tiny or hidden canals.
Can Help You Keep Your Tooth
If a conventional root canal has failed, you have a couple of options, including root canal retreatment and tooth extraction. We recommend keeping your natural tooth whenever possible to optimize your dental health and prevent bone loss in your jaw.
Retreatment using microscope endodontics can help you have a successful root canal so that you’re able to keep your tooth. The added detail provided by the microscope helps us see what areas were overlooked by a conventional root canal.
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