Associated procedures in root canal treatment

Associated procedures during root canal treatment may include various additional interventions aimed at improving the outcome of the treatment or restoring the function of the tooth.

The most common of these are the placement of a post to strengthen the root canal, restoration of the crown of the tooth with a filling or crown, apexectomy (removal of the root tip), and drainage of an abscess if an infection is present. These procedures may be necessary to prevent further complications and provide long-term protection for the tooth.

Installing a pin after root canal treatment is necessary in cases where the tooth is severely weakened or destroyed. The pin strengthens the root canal and creates a basis for further restoration of the tooth crown.

The pin allows for even distribution of the load on the tooth, preventing its destruction. This is especially important when installing a crown, which is required to restore the integrity and function of the tooth after complex root canal treatment.

An apexectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the root tip of a tooth when standard root canal treatment has failed or is impossible due to the structure of the tooth.

It is performed when there is infection or inflammation in the root tip area that cannot be eliminated by conventional methods. An apexectomy allows you to save the tooth and prevent the infection from spreading to surrounding tissues.

Installing a crown after root canal treatment is one of the most effective ways to restore a damaged tooth. After treatment, the tooth becomes more fragile, and the crown protects it from further destruction and restores its function.

The crown also ensures the durability of the treatment results, helps to maintain the natural appearance of the tooth and improves chewing functions. This is especially important for molars, which are subject to a lot of stress when chewing food.