When the blood vessels and nerves in the tooth get infected, it gives rise to severe pain. The current treatment procedure is to avoid removal of the tooth and treat it by removing the infection only. This allows the tooth to maintain its function. This can be completed in a single sitting or multiple sittings depending on the patient’s requirement and the case demands.
A child should be taught about the importance of keeping the mouth clean from an early age . These habits will help in laying down the base for healthy teeth for the whole life. Pulpectomies,space maintainers, crowns, fillings are some of the pediatric dental procedures performed.
With time , there is build up of plaque and calculus around the teeth which acts as a source of infection leading to a variety of problems in the gums and bone around the teeth. If this is not taken care of, there are chances of the teeth becoming mobile. Procedures like scaling, polishing, root scaling, gingival surgical procedures are performed to restore the health of the gingiva.
After a root canal treatment, in cases of extensive damage, a crown needs to be placed over the tooth to restore the function and esthetics of the tooth and to protect it from further damage. A bridge is provided when a tooth is missing and the patient does not want to go for a denture or an implant. A bridge is held in place by the teeth which are present on either side of the gap left by the missing tooth.