Root Canal Treatment (Microscope Endodontics)

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and shapes the canals, and seals them to relieve pain and save the tooth. At Dr Piosik Stomatologia endodontics is carried out under a dental operating microscope for precise location and cleaning of the canal system. Pricing reflects tooth type and the number of canals, and retreatment of a previously root-filled tooth is also offered. A core build-up or crown is usually advised afterwards to protect the tooth.

Root canal (endodontic) treatment addresses the soft tissue inside a tooth — the pulp — when it becomes irreversibly inflamed or infected, typically through deep decay, a crack or trauma. By removing that tissue, disinfecting and shaping the narrow canals, and sealing them, the procedure relieves pain and allows a tooth that would otherwise need extraction to be kept and used normally. At Dr Piosik Stomatologia endodontic treatment is performed under a dental operating microscope, which greatly improves the dentist's ability to find every canal, navigate curved or calcified anatomy and clean the system thoroughly. Treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic and, where appropriate, with rubber-dam isolation to keep the area clean and protected. The number of appointments and the cost depend on the tooth: front teeth usually have a single canal, premolars one or two, and molars three or more, with an additional charge per extra canal found. The practice also offers retreatment for teeth that were root-filled previously but have not healed, which involves removing the old material and re-cleaning the canals, as well as removing fractured instruments or posts when needed. Because a root-treated tooth can become more brittle, the dentist usually recommends a core build-up and often a crown afterwards to protect it from fracture and restore full function. Mild tenderness for a few days after treatment is normal. The clinician will explain the prognosis for your specific tooth and the restorative steps that follow.