Microendodontics: The Most Promising Branch of Dentistry

Microendodontics is a new dental technique that uses microscopes in endodontic procedures. Because teeth have an intricate architecture and structure, root canal treatments can be quite challenging in many circumstances. 

The microscopes we use at Mission Creek Family Dentistry in Santee, CA, in endodontic treatments are extremely useful because they increase diagnosis and treatment precision and help in the treatment of challenging cases. 

What Is Microendodontics?

The root canals of your tooth are extremely tiny and fragile pathways with intricate curves that are sometimes difficult to navigate. Furthermore, during a root canal procedure, it is very difficult for dentists to get a good view of the inside of your teeth. 

Mircoendodontics uses microscopes to magnify your tooth root and assists endodontists in accurately performing root canal procedures.

The Purpose of Endodontic Treatments

Bacteria can enter the inside of your tooth through openings created by tooth decay or injuries. When the nerves and blood vessels in the tooth are affected by a bacterial infection, they become inflamed and cause tooth pain. 

Root canal procedures remove the affected pulp tissue from the canals within the tooth root. Under a microscope, these minute canals are much easier to see and treat.

After cleaning, filling, and shaping the canals with a material called gutta-percha, endodontists usually use a crown to restore the tooth’s shape and function. 

The Benefits of Microendodontics

Microscopes have long been used in dentistry, especially in surgical procedures and for detecting microscopic fractures that cannot be identified with traditional methods. New developments have made it possible for dentists to use microscopes in endodontic treatments. 

Root canals are concealed, very narrow, and oddly positioned. Being able to magnify even the smallest areas of your tooth canals helps endodontists improve the precision of the diagnosis and therapies they provide. 

Microendodontics also helps when previous root canal procedures performed using traditional methods have been unsuccessful. To re-treat a tooth, all prior filling materials and restorations that may have been placed to restore the tooth must be removed. The precision of this procedure is also greatly improved when using a microscope.

At Mission Creek Family Dentistry, our experienced team provides the best dental care for patients in Santee, CA, including micro-endodontic treatments. To schedule an appointment, call (619) 596-1128, or visit our office at 9460 Cuyamaca St # 101, Santee, CA 92071.