single sitting root canal treatment can be the best option when there is an acute infection with no pus accumulation in & around the tooth.The biggest diagnostic aid, in this case, is an X-ray. This shows the presence or absence of pus accumulations in a Periapical Radiolucency.
Single Sitting RCT Procedure
- First step is to open the pulp chamber to allow access to the canals.
Once open, it removed the infected nerves with the help of special instruments known as rotary files. The
I flushed canals with an antiseptic solution.
The root canals are further cleaned & reshaped to free them of all debris with rotary instruments.-
They fill and seal the canals with biocompatible material once they are empty, dry, and clean.
known as Gutta Purcha Points / G.P. Points
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They then filled the cavity with a temporary filling material, which is then replaced with a permanent filling material like composite filling.
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An endodontist should ideally cap A root canal-treated tooth after 15-20 days.
Ideal cases for single sitting root canal treatment
- Before placing crown or veneer for cosmetic purpose
- Tooth having sensitivity but no or minimal pain.
- No evidence of pus collection in Xray.
- The outside of the tooth has not severely damaged.
- Tooth has not undergone a root canal in the past.
- No pus drainage from the tooth.
- No swelling or extreme pain associated with the tooth