Endodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases of the dental pulp (the innermost part of the tooth containing blood vessels and nerves) and the surrounding tissues.

Endodontics is commonly associated with root canal therapy. This treatment becomes necessary when decay progresses to the pulp, or when the pulp tissue is damaged due to traumatic causes.

Procedures Performed in Endodontics:

• Prevention of diseases related to the pulp,
• Treatment of existing diseases in vital pulp through vital pulp therapies,
• Whitening of teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment,
• Treatment of teeth exposed to trauma,
• Periapical surgical procedures,

Endodontics deals with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of dental problems like these.

Endodontics focuses on treating damage to the dental pulp and surrounding tissues caused by factors such as decay, fractures, infections, and trauma. It encompasses a wide range of treatments, from root canal therapy to regenerative procedures.

Regenerative therapy aims to create living tissue within the root of the tooth, while root canal therapy seeks to preserve the natural tooth’s position in the mouth.

In cases where tooth damage is extensive, additional procedures may be required after root canal treatment to support the remaining tooth structure. These include applications like fiber post placement, where support is provided using the canals of the treated tooth.