RCT Versus Implant
The outcomes of both dental implants and endodontically treated teeth have been extensively studied. However, there is still great controversy over when to keep a natural tooth and when to extract it for a dental implant. So, what should you do? Keep reading to learn more about these procedures. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT A root canal is the treatment of choice for teeth whose roots have been damaged, whether by trauma or decay. The dentist will numb your tooth before creating an opening through the crown of your tooth to access the pulp chamber. Then, he or she will clean out the infection and remove any unhealthy pulp to prep the tooth for the filler. A material known as gutta-percha, are placed into the canals to prevent future infection or contamination. You’ll get a temporary filling until a permanent one (called a crown) can be placed on your tooth to seal the opening. DENTAL IMPLANTS Some dentists are recommending dental implants to patients with severely dam