Root Canal Treatment

Painless root canal treatment with rotary systems at Emrivadent Antalya. Same-day appointments available.

Root canal treatment (endodontics) is the procedure in which the infected dental pulp (nerve-vascular bundle) resulting from advanced decay or fracture is cleaned, disinfected and filled. Painless root canal treatment is performed at Emrivadent using rotary NiTi systems and magnification devices.

Why Is Root Canal Treatment Necessary?

When tooth decay reaches the pulp or the pulp is damaged by trauma, bacterial growth begins. If left untreated, it leads to apical abscess, jawbone resorption and systemic infection risk. Root canal treatment allows the tooth to be saved without extraction.

Root Canal Treatment Steps

X-ray and diagnosis: Root length and infection area are determined with a periapical X-ray.
Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia ensures a pain-free environment.
Pulp removal (pulpectomy): Infected pulp tissue is cleaned with rotary files.
Disinfection: Bacteria are eliminated with sodium hypochlorite irrigation.
Canal filling (obturation): The canal is filled with gutta-percha and root canal sealer.
Restoration: The tooth is restored with a filling or crown.

Technologies Used in Root Canal Treatment

Rotary NiTi files: 50% faster and safer shaping compared to manual files
Apex locator: Electronically measures root length, reducing unnecessary X-rays
Ultrasonic irrigation: Disinfection reaching deep into the canal
Microscope/loupe: Precise work with 16–25× magnification

After Root Canal Treatment

Mild sensitivity for 24–48 hours after the procedure is normal
A painkiller (ibuprofen) is sufficient; antibiotics are not required in every case
Protecting the tooth with a zirconia crown against fracture is recommended
A follow-up X-ray is taken 6 months later

Root Canal Treatment at Emrivadent

Emrivadent endodontists use Woodpecker and Dentsply Sirona rotary systems. Single-visit endodontics is performed in routine cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Root Canal Treatment FAQ

Find answers to your questions here

Modern root canal treatment is performed painlessly under local anaesthesia. On the contrary, it is performed to relieve the pre-existing toothache. Mild sensitivity may be experienced for 24–48 hours after the procedure.

In single-rooted teeth (front incisors) it can be completed in one session. Posterior teeth (molars) may require 2–3 sessions depending on root anatomy and the degree of infection. Single-visit root canal treatment is preferred for routine cases at Emrivadent.

After the canals are filled with gutta-percha, the tooth is sealed with a composite filling or crown. As root canal-treated teeth are more prone to fracture, protection with a zirconia crown is strongly recommended.

A root canal-treated tooth can be used for 10–20 years or longer with appropriate restoration and care. The success rate is between 85–95% (according to AAE data).

The only alternative is tooth extraction. However, the gap created after extraction needs to be filled with an implant, bridge or denture, and these treatments are more costly. Therefore, saving the tooth with root canal treatment is our primary goal whenever possible.