Microscope-controlled endodontics

Modern methods of endodontic treatment

Microscopic endodontics is one of the most modern and technologically advanced methods used in root canal treatment, which is also becoming more and more popular, replacing traditional methods of carrying out treatments without the use of magnifying equipment.

Its advantages are decisive, and its advantages are emphasized by many specialists. The method of root canal treatment using a microscope is slowly becoming a standard, at least in Medicover Stomatologia offices. This is because it provides a much greater guarantee of high-quality service for the patient. He is sure that the treatment will be more comfortable and possible complications will be minimized. Equipment and tools such as a microscope, endometer and computed tomography (used in diagnostics) are changing the face of dentistry - definitely for the better! It is worth making sure that they are not unusual and rarely seen in dental offices. But what exactly are the advantages of using a microscope in root canal treatment?

Why is it worth having root canal treatment under a microscope?

Dental canals are, as you might guess, very small, narrow and quite difficult to access. Their treatment, cleaning and filling require great precision on the part of an endodontic specialist. Therefore, a microscope is useful, as it provides not only up to 25-fold magnification, but also optimal illumination of the treated surfaces. Thanks to this, the doctor can better see the tooth space and the inside of the canals. This contributes to greater precision of its operation and the fact that it will not miss any fragment. It allows you to see possible damage, narrowing or root branches, as well as additional channels that are sometimes difficult to see on an X-ray (e.g. due to overlapping images in the photo).

Greater accuracy also guarantees the tightness of fillings. All these elements together mean that once the tooth has been treated, it does not hurt. The patient does not suffer from unpleasant ailments that could result from, for example, insufficient cleaning or filling of the canal. Consequently, there is no need to "open" the tooth again and treat it.

What does root canal treatment look like under a microscope?

In many cases, the use of a microscope shortens the treatment time due to the fact that it is more precise and the doctor is able to "see more", carry out the entire process during one visit and do it effectively - eliminating pathological changes.

Of course, the use of a microscope does not involve a completely different treatment method than standard procedures. This means that it is worth using anesthesia during root canal treatment - most often it is local anesthesia. This is especially important and valuable when the decision is made to complete the entire procedure in one visit. Tooth devitalization, i.e. the so-called poisoning. This is because comfortable and painless treatment no longer requires several visits. Additionally, time is an important value for every patient - and this quick treatment saves money.

What are the stages of endodontic treatment under a microscope? It all starts with a consultation with a specialist and performing diagnostic X-ray tests. Thanks to these two steps, the doctor is able to assess what kind of disease changes are taking place in the tooth and what actions should be taken to get rid of them. An interview with the patient allows us to pinpoint the problem, and X-rays show where exactly it is located. On this basis, an endodontic treatment plan is developed.

Then the doctor opens the diseased tooth, removes carious lesions, infected pulp and cleans any other places affected by the disease. Root canal treatment under anesthesia may be divided into several visits or end with one procedure. In the first case, a devitalizing ("poisoning") agent is applied to the tooth during one visit, and then the canal is cleaned and disinfected during the next visit. However, as it was mentioned earlier, the second method is increasingly used - closing the entire procedure in one treatment.

After removing the caries and cleaning both the crown area and the tooth canals, it is time to fill the canals. Usually, a special substance called gutta-percha is used for this purpose. Finally, the tooth crown is reconstructed. There are several possibilities here, depending on how badly the tooth is damaged. If it is in good condition, a filling performed by an endodontist will suffice. If the damage and deficiencies are more serious, the patient is referred to a prosthodontist who adjusts the prosthetic restoration in the form of a crown.

What tools are used in root canal treatment using a microscope?

During root canal treatment of teeth under a microscope, of course, equipment is used, about which so many good things have already been said in this text. He ensures the highest quality and precision of endodontic treatments. Additionally, modern dentistry also uses an endometer - a device used to measure the depth of canals. Extremely thin penetrating and sawing tools are very useful when working with narrow and winding canals. Their use, combined with the doctor's precision, guarantees effective treatment and reaching even the deepest parts of the canals. Another important device is the endodontic micromotor, which allows the canals to be prepared by machine, which makes the procedure much faster than manual preparation. Additionally, professional dental offices often use a rubber dam during the procedure - a special material that helps isolate the treated tooth from the oral environment.

The specific "tools" used in root canal treatment also include X-ray diagnostics - spot X-ray and computed tomography. Thanks to them, it is possible to obtain an accurate and more spatial image (3D), which will precisely show how the canals are located in the tooth.

Is dental treatment under a microscope more expensive?

Microscopic endodontics is more expensive than root canal treatment without a microscope. Current prices can be found on our website. These are quite significant amounts, but it is worth remembering that this type of treatments allow you to quickly and effectively get rid of pain and simply save the tooth. The alternative is extraction (tooth removal) and then complementary implantological or prosthetic treatment.