Root canal treatment
Management of infected or inflamed pulp to eliminate symptoms and preserve the tooth.
Endodontics in Medellin
Dental preservation with precise pulpal care.
Endodontics treats infection, inflammation, or damage to the dental pulp to preserve the tooth and prevent disease progression.
What Endodontics Does
Treats compromised dental pulp to preserve the tooth.
When there is pain, infection, trauma, or deep nerve involvement, endodontics allows intervention inside the tooth to keep it functional within the overall clinical plan.
This specialty seeks to control infection, relieve symptoms, and preserve dental structure whenever the tooth is restorable.
Treatments
Main endodontic treatments.
Endodontic retreatment
Reintervention of previously treated teeth with recurrence or persistent lesions.
Dentoalveolar trauma
Evaluation of teeth affected by impact, fracture, or pulpal involvement after trauma.
Periapical lesions
Management of infectious or inflammatory processes visible clinically or radiographically.
When to Consult
Signs that may indicate endodontic care.
Spontaneous pain
Intense, throbbing, or persistent discomfort without a clear stimulus.
Prolonged sensitivity
Painful response to cold or heat that takes time to disappear.
Inflammation or fistula
Abscess, drainage, or swelling in the gum area.
Dental trauma
A tooth that was hit, fractured, or changed color after an accident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about endodontics.
Does root canal treatment hurt?
The goal is to control pain and infection. Current techniques aim to perform the procedure with appropriate anesthetic management.
Can the tooth be preserved after endodontic treatment?
Yes, if the tooth has favorable structural and restorative conditions.
Does every toothache require endodontics?
No. Diagnosis determines whether the pain is pulpal, periodontal, occlusal, or caused by another condition.
What happens if it is not treated?
Infection or inflammation may progress, affect bone and surrounding tissues, and eventually lead to tooth loss.