Consent for Root canal treatment -Dr Minesh Patel
Dr Patel is a dentist at Chrysalis dental practice in Watford and Bedford. Before every major treatment, Dr Patel likes to make sure all his patients have a clear idea of the treatment they are having. Here some information about Root Canal Treatment::
Root Canal Treatment (endodontic
therapy) is about 80% successful. Many factors affect the success of the
treatment your general health, condition of the nerve and the root canal (s),
bone support around the tooth, strength of the tooth (fracture lines), etc
Root Canals are
sometimes completed in a single appointment or may take several appointments,
if the treatment spans several appointments, you will have a temporary filling
placed on the tooth to protect the canal. If the filling should come out please
call the office so we can replace it Once treatment is begun, it is absolutely
necessary that the treatment be completed, and the patient must diligently
follow any and all instructions
Just like with fillings, a root canal
tooth can be sensitive both during and after final treatment Usually this
sensitivity disappears in several weeks. If it does not or appears to worsen,
please call the office to let us know.
A crown is usually recommended for any
tooth that has a root canal.This is because root canal teeth no longer have a
blood supply to them and become more brittle than your other teethThis is
especially true of your back chewing teeth—the molars and bicuspids. A crown
goes over the root canal tooth to strengthen it and protect it from breakage.
One of the main
reasons root canals fail is because of breakage or fracture of the tooth. A
fractured tooth (especially a vertical fracture) can require extraction of the
tooth. One of the best ways to prevent fracture of a root canal tooth is to
have a crown put over the tooth to strengthen it. Other causes of fracture
include grinding of teeth, improper bite, trauma, etc.These fractures can occur
either before or after the root canal and often are invisible and/or hard to
detectRoot canal teeth have
no nerve, but they can still decay. It is important to take care of root canal
teeth just as you would any other tooth: good home care, proper diet and
regular dental checkups
Additional treatment may be necessary.
Occasionally, root canal treatment alone does not complete the treatment The
canals of the tooth can be very narrow or curved or calcified.There may be
infection around the roots of the tooth. Instruments used to treat the tooth
may become separated in the canal.The tooth may remain or become sensitive. A
surgical procedure or possibly extraction may be necessary to try to resolve
the problem.
The nature and purpose of root canal
treatment has been explained to me, and I have had an opportunity to have my
questions answered. I understand that dentistry is not an exact science and
success with root canals cannot be guaranteed. In view of the above
information, I authorize the doctor and/or such associates and assistants as
necessary to render any treatment necessary and/or advisable to my dental
condition including any and all anesthetics and/or medications.
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