Single Sitting Root Canal

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Single Sitting Root Canal

Single Sitting Root CanalWhat is single sitting RCT procedure?

  • When there is an acute infection with no pus accumalation in & around the tooth, Root canal treatment can be completed in a single sitting.
  • The biggest diagnostic aid in this case is an X-ray.
  • Which shows presence or absence of pus accumalation in the form of a Periapical Radioluency.

X Ray shows Periapical Radioluency.The Procedure :-

  • First step is to open the pulp chamber to allow access to the canals.
  • Once open, with help of special instruments known as files the infected nerves is removed.
  • The canals are flushed with antiseptic solution.
  • The root canals are further cleaned & reshaped to free them of all debris.
  • Once the canals are empty dry & clean, they are filled and sealed with biocompatible material known as Gutta Purcha Points / G.P. Points
  • The cavity is then filled with temporarily filling material which is then replaced with a permanent filling material like composite filling.
  • A root canal treated tooth should be ideally capped after 15-20 days.