Endodontics (Root Canal Treatment) in Pune
Endodontic care that aims to save your natural tooth, mainly through root canal treatment.
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What is endodontic treatment?
Endodontics is the branch of dentistry that treats the soft inner pulp of a tooth, the tissue that holds its nerves and blood vessels. Its main procedure is root canal treatment, which removes infected or inflamed pulp and seals the tooth from the inside. The whole aim is to save your natural tooth rather than remove it.
At Prudent Dental Clinic in Viman Nagar, endodontic treatment is provided by Dr. Puja Bansal (BDS), a dental surgeon with 27 years of experience. Every case begins with an examination and an X-ray so treatment is planned around your tooth. If a case involves complex or unusual re-treatment that would be better handled by a specialist endodontist, we will tell you honestly and refer you on.
Key takeaways
- Endodontics is the area of dentistry that treats the soft pulp inside a tooth, and its main procedure is root canal treatment.
- The aim of endodontic treatment is to save your natural tooth rather than remove it.
- It is usually needed when deep decay, a crack, an injury or infection reaches the pulp and causes pain or an abscess.
- Treatment is carried out under local anaesthesia, so the tooth and surrounding area stay numb throughout.
- A crown is often recommended afterwards, especially on back teeth, to protect the treated tooth.
- Cost is quoted individually after an examination and X-ray. There is no fixed online price.
When is endodontic treatment needed?
The inside of a tooth holds a soft core called the pulp. When deep decay, a crack, a knock to the tooth or repeated dental work lets bacteria reach the pulp, it can become inflamed or infected. Left untreated, this can spread to the tip of the root and lead to an abscess, so the tooth may need either root canal treatment or removal.
Symptoms vary from person to person, and some infected teeth cause little or no pain at first. A dental examination and X-ray are the reliable way to confirm what is happening inside the tooth.
Signs you may need treatment
- Sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the source is gone
- A constant throbbing pain or a dull, nagging ache
- Pain on chewing or pressing on the tooth
- Swelling or tenderness in the nearby gum, or a small gum boil
- A tooth that has darkened in colour
These symptoms do not always mean a root canal is needed, but they should be checked by a dentist without waiting.
What does endodontic treatment involve?
1
Examination & X-ray
The tooth is examined and an X-ray is taken to confirm whether the pulp is involved and to map the shape of the root canals.
2
Numbing the tooth
Local anaesthesia is given so the tooth and the area around it stay numb throughout the procedure.
3
Removing the pulp
The infected or inflamed pulp is removed, and the canals inside the roots are carefully cleaned and shaped.
4
Filling & sealing
The cleaned canals are filled and sealed with an inert material so bacteria cannot re-enter.
5
Restoring the tooth
A filling or, often, a crown is placed to protect the tooth and bring back normal chewing.
Depending on the tooth, endodontic treatment may be completed in one visit or spread across more than one appointment. For a fuller, step-by-step explanation, see our dedicated page on root canal treatment, and if you are nervous about pain, our guide on whether a root canal hurts.
What about a previous root canal?
Sometimes a tooth that was root-filled in the past develops fresh symptoms or a lingering infection. In many cases the tooth can be reopened, the canals cleaned again and re-sealed. This is called root canal re-treatment.
Some re-treatments are straightforward. Others are more demanding, and where a case would be better handled by a specialist endodontist, we will say so plainly and refer you on rather than stretch beyond what is right for your tooth. Honesty about this is part of how we work.
If a tooth cannot be saved
Endodontic treatment is about keeping your own tooth wherever that is sensible. If a tooth is too damaged to save, we will explain why and talk you through the options for replacing it, so you are never left without a plan.
Depending on the situation, that might mean crowns and bridges or a dental implant, including a single tooth implant where just one tooth is missing.
Why save the natural tooth?
- Keeps your own natural tooth in place
- Preserves your normal bite and the way your teeth meet
- Helps maintain the surrounding bone and neighbouring teeth
- Relieves the pain and infection coming from the pulp
- Often simpler than replacing the tooth later
Root canal treatment sits within our restorative dentistry care, which is about repairing and, where needed, replacing teeth.
What about cost?
There is no single price for endodontic treatment because every tooth is different. The total depends on which tooth is involved, how many canals it has, whether it is a first-time root canal or a re-treatment, and whether a crown is needed afterwards. After your examination and X-ray, we give you a clear, written, personalised quote so you know exactly what to expect. No surprises.
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Sources & further reading: Indian Dental Association; World Health Organization, Oral Health.
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