Root Canal Treatment (RCT) Guide | Deeksha Dental Care

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Root Canal Treatment is a procedure used to remove infected pulp tissue and preserve the natural tooth structure instead of extracting it.

What is a Hot Tooth?

A "Hot Tooth" refers to a tooth with irreversible pulpitis that is extremely painful and difficult to anesthetize due to inflamed acidic tissue environment.

Common Features:

Severe throbbing pain
Pain worsens with heat
Temporary relief with cold
Lower molars commonly affected

Management:

Supplemental anesthesia techniques
Intraligamentary injection
Intraosseous injection
Intrapulpal injection

Step-by-Step RCT Procedure

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1. Diagnosis & X-Ray

Clinical exam and digital X-ray to check decay depth & infection.

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2. Local Anesthesia

Numbing the tooth and surrounding area for painless procedure.

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3. Removing Decay & Pulp

Caries removal and accessing the infected pulp chamber.

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4. Cleaning & Shaping Canals

Using files to clean, shape and disinfect root canals.

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5. Disinfection

Irrigation with antibacterial solutions to remove bacteria.

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6. Measuring Canal Length

Using electronic apex locator for precise working length.

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7. Filling (Obturation)

Sealing cleaned canals with gutta-percha and sealer.

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8. Crown Placement

Protecting the tooth with a custom crown (metal/zirconia).

Cost of RCT (may vary)

Anterior: ₹5000
Premolar: ₹5000
Molar: ₹5000
Crown pmf: ₹2000 | Zirconia: ₹6000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RCT painful?

Modern RCT is generally painless due to effective anesthesia techniques.

How long does RCT take?

Usually 1–3 visits depending on infection severity.

Is crown necessary after RCT?

Yes, especially for back teeth to prevent fracture.

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