Why should you treat damaged teeth?
Root canal treatment – Project Smile in Gdansk
Preserving your natural teeth is the key part of taking care of your oral health. In today’s article, we are going to focus on when it is worth to save a tooth with root canal treatment, and when it may be needed to have it removed and replaced with an implant. Find out why it is best to save your natural teeth and what the benefits are.
How to save a tooth? Root canal treatment as an alternative to extraction
Even though root canal treatment isn’t exactly a popular restorative dental treatment option it sometimes becomes the best solution in the case of advanced cavity decay, damage or infection as opposed to tooth extraction. If the tooth is stable and the root has not been damaged, root canal treatment is an excellent method to preserve a teeth and save it from being extracted.
Root canal (endodontic) treatment involves removing the infected pulp from the inside of the tooth, cleaning the root canals and filling them with a biocompatible material to prevent further infections. After the endodontic treatment is complete, the tooth can be rebuilt with composite or capped with a ceramic crown to protect it from bacteria and damage in the future and restore its full function.
When is it worth considering tooth extraction?
In some cases, unfortunately, root canal treatment may no longer be an option, when the root has decayed beyond a certain point and the bacterial infection has spread untreated for so long that it resulted in bone loss and mobility of the tooth. Then, it is worth considering a dental implants. An implant is a durable, stable solution that substitutes a missing root of a tooth and supports a prosthetic tooth fabricated by the lab to restore the function and aesthetics of a natural tooth.
Implant placement is the process of inserting an implant post (titanium screw) into the jawbone, on which a prosthetic crown (tooth-shaped cap) is later placed. This solution does not only restore the full function of the tooth, but it also prevents bone loss that occurs after tooth extraction.
Why is it worth keeping natural teeth?
Support for prosthetic work
Natural teeth and roots provide solid support for fixed prosthetic solutions, such as inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges. Fixed prosthetic restorations supported on natural teeth are not only more stable, but also more comfortable for the patient than removable prosthesis like full or partial dentures. Natural teeth perform a supporting function, which results in better durability and functionality of the solution in the long term.
Prevention of bone recession in the jawbone
A tooth extraction leads to bone loss in upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible ). Natural teeth support the jawbone by stimulating blood flow, maintaining its integrity and preventing changes to the bone structure. A gradual bone loss can have a negative impact on the stability of the remaining teeth and the appearance of the face. In some cases, bone loss may make it difficult for dental implants or other restorative procedures to be feasible without first performing bone augmentation.
It is always best to save your natural teeth when possible. Root canal treatment or other restorative procedures help maintain the health and function of your teeth. At Project Smile, we always do our best, to retain natural teeth if possible.
However, if it becomes necessary to remove a tooth, dental implants are an innovative and effective solution that allows you to restore the full function of the tooth and avoid complications associated with tooth and bone loss. Please note that keeping your natural teeth is the key to maintaining good oral health for years to come.
Reasons to choose Project Smile
Can’t wait to see the results of the makeover? With DSD you can see what your smile will look like after the procedure!
In our clinic, we use the Digital Smile Design (DSD) approach. This allows us to present a visualization of your smile before starting treatment. Thanks to this solution, you can be sure that the final effect will meet your expectations.
In addition to this, DSD is a helpful tool for our doctors, as the system helps us plan the treatment and communicate all the details to the team of specialists who will design your new smile.
High quality of services is one of the many aspects that we put emphasis on. We cooperate with the Wiligała Laboratory, which creates individual elements for our patients.
Experienced technicians design bridges, crowns and other prosthetic elements based on the guidelines we provide.
In the clinic we use Neodent implants, which belong to the Swiss Straumann Group.
For our patients, this is not only a guarantee of quality, but also a safeguard in the event of damage. Implants of this brand are known all over the world, so if you need to replace the implant, then you can also do it in your country.
Our goal is not only to restore the function and aesthetics of the smile, but also to provide comfort and confidence to our patients. Our mission is: “We create smiles that change lives”. In our clinic, we use innovative technologies and materials to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatments. Our team consists of experienced and qualified doctors who constantly improve their qualifications and take care of the health of patients visiting our clinic.
We make sure that our patients feel comfortable and cared for at every stage of treatment. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our offer and make an appointment for a consultation. With us you will regain a beautiful and healthy smile!
