It Is Suitable For
· Those in Kuala Lumpur looking for endodontic treatments.
· Those with dental pulp problems.
· Those with damaged tooth roots.
· Those who want to remove tooth roots.
· Those who want to undergo proper dental treatments for dental pulp.
What is Endodontic Treatments?
One of the most important parts of the teeth is the dental pulp. The pulp or pulp chamber is the soft area within the center of the tooth connected to the root by root canals, which contains the nerve, blood vessels, and connective tissue. When the dental pulp is damaged severely, this can cause tooth roots to have problems to the extent that surgery has to be done to remove the roots, hence known as Endodontic Treatments.
How It Works
Endodontic Treatments at our affiliated clinic have 8 separated procedure:
· Pulp capping
· Desensitization of tooth
· Pulpotomy (primary/baby tooth)
· Post and core - metal
· Post and core - fiber
· Surgical endodontic
· Simple apicectomy (root removal)
· Surgical apicectomy (root removal surgery with general anesthesia)
Pulp Capping
It is a dental restoration technique used to prevent dental pulp from necrosis after being exposed or nearly exposed during cavity preparation.
Desensitization of Tooth
Application of a specific paste to help improve teeth sensitivity.
Pulpotomy
For primary/baby tooth in which the pulp of the tooth in the crown is removed while pulp in the root canal is left intact.
Post and Core - Metal
Root canal tooth reconstruction done using metals.
Post and Core - Fiber
Root canal tooth reconstruction done using fibers.
Surgical Endodontic
A surgical procedure on the tooth roots and the periapical tissues to prevent noxious substances from within the root canal causing inflammation in the periodontal ligament and beyond.
Simple Apicectomy
Removal of the tip of the tooth root, known as the apex; carried out under local anesthesia as a minor surgical operation in the situation where infection or cysts persists after root canal treatment or the dentist is unable to seal the root tip with a normal root filling.
Apicectomy with GA
Also known as root end surgery, performed under general anesthesia. The procedure is the removal of the tip of the tooth root, known as the apex; it is necessary for the situation where infection or cysts persists after root canal treatment or the dentist is unable to seal the root tip with a normal root filling.
Advantages and Limitations of Endodontic Treatments
<Advantages>
· Prevents dental pulp from necrosis
· Protects teeth from sensitivity
· Removes damaged part of the dental pulp
· Reconstructs root canal
· Prevents inflammation on the root canal
· Removes damaged tip of tooth root
<Limitations>
· Minor swelling and pain may occur for few days after the treatment
FAQ
Q1: Does apicectomy hurt?
A1: No, the treatment does not hurt as local anesthesia or general anesthesia will be given prior to the treatment, depending on your condition.
Q2: Must I undergo an apicectomy?
A2: Yes, if an apicectomy is not done, the infection may spread and you may need to have the tooth extracted.
Q3: When is pulpotomy necessary?
A3: Pulpotomy is required when the inflamed pulp gets confined to the crown of the tooth.
Q4: How long does post and core last?
A4: Post and core with proper teeth care can last up to 15 years.
Q5: Where will the post and core be inserted?
A5: Post and core is inserted into the root space (root canal) of the tooth, and protrudes from the root a couple of millimeters.
Clinic Information
[Clinic Name] Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre (KL)
[Location] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[Nearest Station / Nearest Tourist Destination] 5 mins driving distance from partner hotels: Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, MiCasa All Suites Hotel, and shopping centre Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Also, KL Sentral, as well as KLCC, are reachable within 15 mins drive.
[Clinic Opening Time] Monday to Friday (9:00AM - 7:00PM); Saturday (9:00AM - 3:00PM)
