Endodontics

Endodontics is a specialty of dentistry that treats diseases of the pulp (nerve) of the tooth and the tissue around the root of the tooth. Usually, endodontic treatment involves root canal therapy.

Before starting endodontic treatment, a thorough diagnosis is essential. This includes identifying the affected tooth and assessing the condition of the pulp and surrounding tissues.

The specialist evaluates the likelihood of successful treatment by considering the patient’s clinical situation, the health of the surrounding tissues, and the available technical resources.

Root canal treatment involves removing infected pulp from the tooth’s complex root canal system, using both specialized instruments and antibacterial medications. Before the procedure, the patient receives a deep local anesthetic for pain relief.

Using the latest laser technology (Fotona’s SSP and SWEEPS) in our clinic, the root canal treatment procedure is minimally invasive, significantly faster (up to 10 times) and, most importantly, the cleaning and disinfection of anatomically complex root canal systems is significantly more effective and predictable.

Rinsing the root canal system with solutions where the Er:YAG laser produces non-thermal, photoacoustic waves, especially in the form of short pulses (pulse waves) (photon-induced photoacoustic streaming), effectively cleans not only the root canal system, but also other infected tooth tissues.

The modification of the Er:YAG laser with the latest Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photo-acoustic Streaming technology (SWEEPS®) further improves the effectiveness of root canal rinsing and disinfection.

Rinsing the root canal system with solutions where the Er:YAG laser produces non-thermal, photoacoustic waves, especially in the form of short pulses (pulse waves) (photon-induced photoacoustic streaming), effectively cleans not only the root canal system, but also other infected tooth tissues.

The modification of the Er:YAG laser with the latest Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photo-acoustic Streaming technology (SWEEPS®) further improves the effectiveness of root canal rinsing and disinfection.
The use of synchronized, ultra-short waves (pulses) results in accelerated collapse of laser-induced bubbles, leading to enhanced shock wave emission even in the narrowest root canals.

The innovative combination of SSP and SWEEPS® technology in the Photon dental lasers is a unique and highly effective solution for modern root canal treatment.

In the subsequent stages of root canal treatment, the root canal is prepared for successful filling and functional and aesthetic restoration of the tooth.

If root canal treatment is unsuccessful, options include conservative re-treatment, root-end resection (apicoectomy), or tooth extraction.

Root-end resection (apexectomy) is a surgical procedure that removes infected tissue from the tip of the tooth root.

When performed with a laser, the procedure is less invasive, resulting in a shorter and easier recovery period. Laser treatment not only has an antibacterial effect but also promotes faster tissue regeneration.

In the next phase of treatment, the root canal is sealed using advanced biomaterials like Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA).

The use of lasers ensures a less invasive process with quicker and easier recovery period for the patient.