Endodontics

Endodontics or endodontic (Greek ἔνδον [ endon ] inside, ὀδών [ odon ] Tooth, λόγος [ logos ], doctrine - the doctrine of the interior of teeth ) refers to a small area of ​​dentistry that focuses on and deal with diseases of the pulp -dentin complex of periapical tissue busy. The goal of endodontic treatment is the preservation of their own tooth. Pulpitis, acute or chronic inflammation of the pulp ( pulp - blood and lymph vessels, nerves and connective tissue) or the periodontium ( periodontal ligaments ) as a result of endodontic disease.

The most common treatments in endodontics are the treatments of the root canal. Moreover, in cases where the initial treatment of root canals has failed, a revision of the root canal treatment may be required. Also this is not successful, a surgical root resection is often performed. Also Pulpaüberkappungen ( cover opened dental pulp ) and all -keeping operations of the pulp falling within the field of endodontics.

Treatment and costs

For a professional treatment of root canals are a variety of techniques, dental hand instruments, or mechanically operated processing equipment available. The reimbursement by the health insurance depends on the adopted guidelines.