Root Canals
Dentists serving Vancouver
When the crown portion of a tooth is severely decayed, but the root is sufficiently intact, that tooth can often be restored with a root canal procedure.
As long as there is sufficient tooth material remaining to anchor the affected tooth, the damaged tooth can be repaired and the top, or crown portion fitted with a natural looking porcelain crown, to make your smile look as good as new.
Bio Calex / Endocal
The first step to a root canal procedure is to clear away any decaying material and prepare the surface of the tooth. Traditionally, this has been done by removing the diseased pulp of the tooth, chemically sealing the area to prevent reinfection, and then packing it with a cement-like material to strengthen and reinforce the tooth.
However, recent developments in biological endodontics (root canal therapy) include a new, advanced dental material, Bio Calex (also marketed as Endocal), which allows us to safely and naturally seal and fill the root canal of the tooth, creating a sturdy and biologically sound foundation for the new porcelain crown.
See our Bio Calex page for further information about this exciting new development.
To learn more about endodontic therapy (root canals), or to schedule your personal consultation in the Vancouver area, contact us today.
