Root filling

Definition Root filling is the last step in the process of root canal treatment and completes the treatment. The root canal, which has been previously freed of nerve tissue, rinsed, disinfected and widened, is sealed airtight so that no bacteria can contaminate the tooth. But why exactly does a root canal filling occur and what … Root filling

Root Cancer

root inflammation, pulpitis, apical periodontitis Introduction In the case of an inflammation of the tooth root, the tip of the root is often inflamed. For this reason it is also called “apical periodontitis. An inflammation of the root can be caused by caries bacteria, a fall or by grinding the tooth for e.g. a crown. … Root Cancer

Causes – An overview | Root Cancer

Causes – An overview Tooth root inflammation is often caused by Untreated deep caries Untreated gingivitis Untreated periodontitis Deep gingival pockets Grinding of teeth (rare) Traumas (falls, teeth grinding) Causes in detail Tooth root inflammation (pulpitis) is an unpleasant, extremely painful disease for which there are several causes: This dental disease is primarily caused by … Causes – An overview | Root Cancer

Diagnosis | Root Cancer

Diagnosis In the case of inflammation of the tissue surrounding the tooth root caused by periodontitis, the diagnosis of tooth root inflammation is made by probing the pocket depth with a periodontal probe. In addition, an X-ray image provides evidence of the extent to which the bone has already been damaged. The inflammation and the … Diagnosis | Root Cancer

Prognosis | Root Cancer

Prognosis If the inflammation of the periodontium is not yet so far advanced that there is a strong loosening, the prognosis and therapy of the inflammation of the tooth root is good. If the loosening is very severe, the tooth is lost. After a root tip resection the tooth can be preserved and therefore the … Prognosis | Root Cancer