![]() ![]() ![]() Pelvic pain – usually, but not always, associated with menstrual periods.The most common symptoms of endometriosis include: Painful periods can be the first sign that a girl or woman has endometriosis. Endometriosis can usually be effectively managed through medication and/or surgery and lifestyle modifications. In New Zealand, it is estimated the condition affects 120,000 girls and women. Symptoms often include pelvic pain, atypical menstrual bleeding, and difficulty getting pregnant. The endodontist will remove the infected tissue and in some cases will remove some of the very end of the root tip and place a small filling at the end of the tooth to seal the root canal.Endometriosis is a common and often painful condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) is found outside the uterus. In some cases, endodontic surgery will be performed as an alternative to non-surgical retreatment if the canal space is inaccessible because of blockages or extensive restorations. The most common endodontic surgical procedure is called an apicectomy and it is generally performed after root canal treatment or non-surgical retreatment. What is Endodontic Surgery?Įndodontic surgery is a procedure that is carried out if there is persistent inflammation or infection of the bony tissue around the end of a tooth. Many of these cases can be treated by removing the original root fillings, disinfecting and sealing the canals again. Persistent disease may also occur because some canals are difficult to locate or prepare during the initial procedure. Reinfection may result from a delay in the placement of the final restoration after root canal treatment. Persistent disease after treatment may occur as a result of breakdown in the restoration over the tooth or new areas of decay that have developed around the tooth. However, as with all dental and medical procedures, there are circumstances when healing does not proceed as initially anticipated. Root canal treatment enjoys a high success rate and most teeth that undergo treatment are retained for many years after. Why do some teeth require further treatment or retreatment? The suitability of the tooth is also reviewed during the course of treatment. Alternative treatment options are discussed and considered. At the initial consultation, an assessment of the suitability of each tooth for treatment is made. Teeth that are severely broken down, have advanced periodontal (gum) disease or have extensive fracture may not be suitable for root canal treatment. Most teeth with infected or diseased pulp can be treated with root canal treatment. A dentist will refer to an endodontist when a case or a tooth is too complex to manage in a general practice setting. All dentists are trained to perform endodontic treatment however, not all root canal treatments are the same. In addition, endodontists are also trained to diagnose facial pain and to manage dental trauma. Essentially an endodontist is a root canal specialist. What is an endodontist?Īn endodontist is a dental specialist who has completed additional three years of further study and training in the area of infectious disease inside the tooth and its surrounding structure. Endodontic treatment gives us an opportunity to retain natural teeth that would otherwise have to be removed because of this disease or infection. In some cases there are no symptoms at all. The signs of an inflamed or infected tooth can be lingering pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling and tenderness, pain to biting or discolouration of the tooth. If an infected tooth is left untreated it can cause pain, develop an abscess and also bone loss around the root. The inflammation and infection may be caused by deep decay, a crack in the tooth, leakage around a filling or as a result of trauma or a knock to the tooth. You may need root canal treatment if the tissue inside your tooth, the pulp, becomes inflamed or infected. Root canal treatment involves cleaning, shaping and filling the inside of the tooth to make it disease-free and functional again. Root canal treatment is performed when the tooth’s pulp (sometimes referred to as the nerve) has become diseased or infected. Thus endodontic treatment refers to treating the inside of the tooth. The word Endodontics originates from the Greek words ‘endo’ meaning ‘inside’ and ‘odont’ meaning ‘tooth’. Endodontic treatment is the technical name for the dental procedure commonly referred to as ‘root canal treatment’ or ‘root filling’. ![]()
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