What to they do in the FIRST session of a root canal?!


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What to they do in the FIRST session of a root canal?


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The tooth will be opened, exposing the nerves which will be removed with a small broach or file, then the canals will be filed one at a time, opening them wider to accommodate a filling material the next visit. They will also take some measurements, placing a file in each canal and taking an x ray of this tooth to determine the length of each canal. After they have been cleaned and opened sufficiently, a medicated pellet and temporary filling material will be placed to keep the canals covered and protected until you are scheduled to "finish" the root canal.

This is a time consuming procedure, enlarging and cleaning each canal, this must also be done with a great deal of accuracy. I'm sure you will do fine, they aren't as bad as some people say. I've had one myself and continued to work the whole day. I hope I've been of some help and good luck with your procedure.

Additional information: The responders above are getting a little confused and explaining two different procedures, a root canal and crown prep. The crown prep is typically preformed a few weeks after the root canal procedure is finished. We always like to make sure that the root canal once completed settles down and any residual infection is completely cleared up before starting a crown procedure or seating a new crown on a tooth.




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