Endodontics in London

Endodontics and Root Canal Treatment

Endodontics is a field of dentistry that concentrates on problems affecting the pulp tissue. The pulp tissue is composed of connective tissue that includes blood arteries, and nerves, which is essential for tooth sensation and vitality.

Endodontics goes beyond root canal treatment, even though it is a fundamental part of the discipline. Endodontists are also adept at conducting endodontic procedures including root-end removal and apicoectomy, which involve cutting away the affected part of a tooth’s root when conventional root canal treatment is insufficient to solve the problem.

What is the role of our endodontist?

Endodontists are experts in identifying and treating complicated dental pain. They work to reduce discomfort while protecting your natural tooth. Even badly decaying or broken teeth may be saved by endodontists.

Condition addressed through an endodontist include

Endodontists focus on treating the following conditions that harm the inner pulp and root tissue of teeth:

Deep tooth decay: Pulpitis, necrosis, and infections in the pulp chamber tissue are all conditions brought on by tooth decay. If an unattended cavity weakens the tissues in the root of your tooth, you might visit an endodontist.

Tooth injuries: Trauma to your tooth (for example, from a difficult fall) may cause avulsion or root fracture. Our endodontists have a wide expertise to deal with trauma cases to maintain your natural dentition.

Tooth abscess: when the infection in the root canal spreads beyond the root in the surrounding soft tissues, this case is called a dental abscess. This requires a special endodontist’s care to drain the pus and treat the affected tooth and the surrounding tissues.

Cracked tooth: An injury to your teeth creates a path for the germs to enter the tooth’s core.

When do I need to see an endodontist?

Persistent tooth pain

Swollen gums

Oozing pus related to a tooth abscess

Cracked tooth

Avulsed tooth

Pain related to a root canal-treated tooth

Failed Existing Root Canal Treatments

Endodontic treatments

Root canal dentists are another name for endodontists. While endodontists and regular dentists also do root canal therapy, specialist endodontists do it considerably more often and with the capability to deal with complicated cases. Our specialist endodontists are experts in performing various endodontic treatments including root canal treatment with a stunning record of success.

The endodontic session begins with a thorough examination to assess the severity of the harm done and the health of the pulp, often through digital imaging methods like X-rays.

Root canal therapy and various endodontic procedures are performed under anesthetic effect to guarantee your comfort throughout the procedure.

Endodontists carry out a variety of procedures.

Root canal: When the pulp within a tooth gets infected or injured as a result of significant decay, fractures, or trauma, root canal treatment becomes essential. This procedure involves accessing the pulp space, and extracting decayed or diseased tooth pulp, the pulp cavity, and root canals are carefully cleaned of any diseased or damaged pulp. Finally, the root canal is sealed with gutta-percha, a biocompatible substance to stop reinfection. A temporary or permanent repair, such as a filling or crown, may be applied to the tooth to regain its functioning and appearance, depending on the severity of the injury.

Endodontic re-treatment: This procedure involves removing and replacing parts of a failed root canal.

Apicoectomy: A specialised procedure in which the tip or end of a tooth’s root is removed. This is essential when a persistent infection at the root end prevents healing.

Our Specialist Endodontist is Dr Ahmed Ali. Call the clinic or book in 24/7 online

Dr AHMED ALI

Special Interest in Root Canal Treatment

BDS, MSc.(Clin) Endodontics (U.K.),MEndo RCS Ed.

GDC Number 300421

Preserve Something Precious, Your Natural Teeth

Dr. Ahmed Ali performs all his dental treatments under dental microscope and now accepts referrals for consultations and treatment of complex root canal treatment, root canal retreatment after given the wide range of advanced Endodontics training he received at Manchester Dental Hospital, Patients are referred to him at the practice for treatment focused on saving teeth using the latest techniques and materials.

Ahmed qualified with a Bachelor of Dental surgery (BDS) in 2013. He then worked as an associate dentist in an exclusively private practices for three years practicing in all aspects of general dentistry. Later, he started his 3-year postgraduate training programme in Endodontics in 2017 at the Manchester Dental Hospital. During his training, he treated patients referred to the Manchester Dental Hospital for complex root canal treatment .In 2021, he was awarded the degree of Master’s in Clinical Dentistry MSc. (Clin) in Endodontics by University of Manchester.

Ahmed successfully completed his Endodontics training exit examinations (M Endo) at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and was elected by the college council as an Endodontics member to the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Ahmed always works closely with referring dentists, and in more complex cases, i.e, patients with multiple dental problems, he teams up to ensure that patients get the best outcome in the minimum number of appointments.

He continues to enjoy treating patients in a kind, reassuring manner in all aspects of root canal treatments and dentistry. Patients can also book a consultation with Ahmed by calling the practice or by booking an appointment online.

What is endodontics?

Endodontics is a dental specialty concerned with the pulp tissue as a last attempt to maintain the tooth and avoid extraction.

What is the difference between an endodontist and a general dentist?

Your regular dentist can address simple root canal treatments. However, for complicated cases, the endodontist is the better option. Endodontists have undergone additional training to efficiently and effectively treat complicated root canal cases and perform more sophisticated endodontic surgeries such as apicectomy. After a successful root canal therapy by an endodontist, you can begin working with your regular dentist to have your tooth restored as planned.

What is a root canal treatment?

Root canal treatment is an endodontic procedure used for treating teeth where the pulp tissue is affected by bacteria causing the pulp to be inflamed or dead. Root canal treatment involves removing the dead/inflamed pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the root canal, filling it with a biocompatible material, and finally sealing the tooth crown with a dental restoration and dental crown fabrication if necessary.

What are the signs indicating that I need a visit to an endodontist?

A visit to our expert endodontist is required if you suffer from persistent pain, a cracked tooth, a knocked-out tooth, a pain related to a root-canal-treated tooth, or if you experience symptoms of an abscess, such as oozing pus.

What is involved in root canal therapy?

During root canal therapy, the pulp and nerve tissue are removed. Canals are then thoroughly cleaned, shaped, and filled with a biocompatible material. Finally, the tooth crown is restored with a dental restoration. If the tooth is weakened due to severe destruction, a dental crown may be necessary to strengthen the tooth.

Do I still require root canal treatment if the antibiotic resolves the symptoms?

Antibiotics can calm down the symptoms, but they do not remove the cause of the infection. It is essential to perform a root canal treatment to remove the source of infection to avoid recurrence of the symptoms and avoid further damage.

Is root canal treatment a painful procedure?

Root canal treatment procedure is intended to relieve tooth pain. It is performed under the effect of local anesthetic for a comfortable procedure. Following root canal treatment, you may experience a mild discomfort that may persist only for a few days.

Does a root canal-treated tooth require special care?

A root canal-treated tooth requires regular oral hygiene through brushing and flossing as you do for vital teeth. However, root canal teeth are weaker than natural teeth because they lose the protective function of the pulp. So, it is better to eat with caution on a root canal-treated tooth until it is fully restored whether through a dental restoration or a dental restoration and a crown.

Is it better to perform a retreatment or to extract the tooth?

Whenever possible it is always better to save your natural tooth. Recent dental technologies increase the odds of the success of an endodontic retreatment. Our endodontists will discuss the case with you to explain the success rates of your retreatment and the most suitable treatment for you.

What is apicectomy?

An apicectomy is an endodontic surgery where the tip of the tooth root is removed to create more favourable conditions for the healing of the root canal-treated tooth and the surrounding tissues.

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