Root canal therapy

In dentistry, they are used for sterilization of certain instruments and prevention and treatment of dental plaque and peridental diseases. They are also used in root canal therapy (RCT), treatment of acute necrotizing gingivitis and other infective oral conditions. Antiseptics and disinfectants are also used as ingredient in various dentifrices. 

Used for root canal therapy in dentistry as antiseptic. 

Schleicher G, Lechner W, Muller E. [Trophic ulcers after intraganglionic injection of buprenorphine and root canal therapy.] Aktuelle Derm 1985 11 90. 

The pulp of the tooth is a delicate specific tissue and there are severe consequences for its health if it becomes exposed [ 1 ]. Several things can lead to its exposure, specifically trauma of the tooth, dental caries and accidents in tooth preparation. Exposure can be followed by infection and inflammation, resulting in considerable pain to the patient and potential morbidity of the pulp itself. When exposure occurs, therefore, the tooth requires treatment. One approach involves complete removal (extirpation) of the pulp and root canal therapy. 

Abstract This chapter focuses on dental biomaterials designed for permanent placement in the mouth. The development of flowahle polymer-ceramic composites is traced and their rheological properties, such as pseudoplasticity and thixotropy, discussed. Also considered are some materials that are being developed for root canal therapy, including calcium phosphate cements. There is vast scope for research into materials development, clinical applications and fundamental mechanisms. 

Endodontics. The field of dentistry that studies abnormal tooth pulp and focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the tooth pulp is called endodontics. Endodontic treatment is also known as root canal therapy. Endodontic therapy... 

Gutta percha, a poly-trans isoprene, formed into endodontic points, (Fig. 14) is employed almost exclusively for root canal therapy. Cellulose in the form of cotton and paper are excellent absorbents for unwanted moisture and other fluids in the mouth, i.e. points for endodontics and cotton rolls in operative dentistry. 

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