A dental implant is a titanium post shaped like a natural tooth root, surgically placed into the jawbone to replace a missing tooth root. It acts as a strong foundation to support a dental crown, bridge, or denture, giving you a new tooth that looks and functions like a natural one. Dental implants are considered the most modern and effective way to replace missing teeth today.
Losing a tooth — for any reason — can affect both function and confidence. Dental implants offer a long-lasting solution by replacing the missing tooth completely, from root to crown. The result is a strong, durable, and natural-looking tooth that lets you chew comfortably and smile confidently again.
Root canal treatment is a dental procedure performed when the tooth’s pulp — which contains blood vessels and nerves — becomes infected or severely inflamed. The main goal is to eliminate the infection, relieve pain, and preserve your natural tooth without the need for extraction. The treatment generally involves four main steps:
1. Diagnosis and Preparation This is the first step where the dentist takes an X-ray to examine the shape of the root canals and check for any signs of infection in the surrounding bone. Then, a local anesthetic is administered to numb the area around the tooth being treated.
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2. Removal of Infected Tissue After the anesthetic has fully taken effect, the dentist will create an opening in the tooth to remove all the inflamed, infected, or dead pulp tissue. Small instruments are then used to thoroughly clean and disinfect the inside of the root canals.
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3. Filling the Root Canal Once it is certain that the inside of the root canal is sterile, the dentist will fill it with a rubber-like material (Gutta-percha), replacing the original pulp. It is sealed tightly to prevent bacteria from re-entering and inhabiting the root canal.
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4. Tooth Restoration A tooth that has undergone root canal treatment no longer has a blood supply, making the tooth structure more brittle and prone to fracture than a normal tooth. Therefore, the final and very important step is to restore the tooth to its original strength and beauty. This most often involves placing a post and/or a crown.
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