Root Canal Treatment
A root canal treatment is a procedure that is primarily performed on teeth that have died or have an infection as a result of either trauma or dental decay. Root canal treatment involves removal of the dead nerve and blood supply tissue within the root canals of the tooth, disinfection of the root canals so that no bacteria are left behind and then finally filling and sealing of the root canals.

The endodontist uses a microscope for root canal treatment, which is especially important so that the endodontist has a complete view of the inside of the tooth.

One of the prerequisites for success of a root canal treatment is for the root canals to be filled exactly to the end, ideally achieved with an apex locator, which allows the endodontist to work in all three dimensions.

At Harpenden Dental Centre rubber dams are used routinely for all root canal treatments to isolate the tooth and help prevent bacteria contaminating the root canals during treatment.

Here at Harpenden Dental Centre we use all the latest equipment and techniques to provide you with the best possible preparation, disinfection and filling of the root canals.

Manjeet Ahlowalia has a special interest in endodontics and has been on numerous postgraduate courses to develop his expertise in this field. He is currently finishing his specialist training in root canal treatment at Guy’s Hospital, KCL.

Federico Foschi is a specialist endodontist and lecturer in endodontics at Guy’s Hosptial, KCL.

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