A root canal may be required if an infection has spread to the inside of the tooth. How we perform root canal treatment, however, is what can affect your comfort, the cleanliness of the procedure, and how long you can expect your tooth to remain functional after the treatment. GentleWave, the latest technology in endodontics, allows our doctors to treat the tooth to a higher level of cleanliness and more accurately, preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible. To our North Bethesda, MD patients, this means that a root canal treatment will be done as effectively as possible.
Root Canal Treatment Made Better With GentleWave®
Root canal treatment is done by using instruments to remove infected tissue from the inside of the tooth, along with the use of irrigation. Although this has been successful in removing a large amount of bacteria, the complexity of root canals can make it more difficult to remove all of the infected tissue. There may be tiny canal systems, narrow spaces, small branches, and curves within your tooth, all making it difficult for an instrument to reach.
GentleWave can help you overcome this complexity by using the movement of fluids and sound waves that help the cleaning solution reach further. GentleWave not only removes the surface infection but also helps clean the canal system to reach the infection in hidden areas of your root canal, all with very little loss to healthy tooth structure.
Better Cleaning Than What Conventional Treatment Can Do
Root canals are done in order to remove bacteria, infected tissue, and debris from inside the tooth. With the aid of GentleWave, the cleaning solution can be moved around the canal system to more thoroughly flush out bacteria. The fluid dynamics and the movement of the cleaning solution allow for the solution to reach areas that would otherwise be very difficult to treat.
This can especially be useful if you have teeth with a complex anatomy, like molars, or a previously treated tooth or narrow canal. This more advanced technology can provide better long-term results than a more traditional approach. At Prostho Endo Dental Group, GentleWave is one of the tools we use to provide our patients with the most comprehensive treatment.
Our Doctors Believe GentleWave® Is Right For Endodontic Treatment
We believe that root canal treatment should be done more carefully and conservatively, keeping the long-term health of the tooth in mind. Root canals are not just to remove infection, but should create the ideal environment for healing while conserving as much of the natural tooth as possible.
GentleWave provides the team with a more precise treatment that utilizes our experience and the latest technology in endodontics. GentleWave also combines imaging and advanced cleaning to improve the precision of our work.
More Lasting Treatment
The more bacteria we are able to remove from inside a tooth, the greater the likelihood that the treatment will remain successful over time. Leaving a bacterial presence in a root canal system can increase the risk of the tooth becoming infected in the future. With GentleWave, the way the treatment fluids navigate through the internal spaces is enhanced.
This means that patients may feel better about their treatment knowing that the process is intended to improve disinfection, allow for more conservative preparations, and ultimately provide a better base for the final restoration.
A More Complete Disinfection
Disinfection is an important aspect of endodontic therapy. Even when the treatment may appear to have straightforward anatomy, the anatomy of the inside of the teeth is typically much more complex than initially apparent. With GentleWave, the doctor is able to debride more difficult-to-access or see areas in the internal tooth space.
A more complete internal space debridement is crucial because areas like tiny side branches, small surface irregularities, and other minute spaces can contain and harbor bacteria. With more complete cleaning of the internal tooth space, disinfection of the tooth may be maximized.
More Preservation Of Natural Tooth Structure
With endodontic care, the goal is to be able to save as much natural tooth structure as possible. Removing unnecessary tooth structure could be detrimental to the longevity of the treated tooth. With GentleWave, the treatment approach is more conservative and, in many cases, eliminates the need for invasive treatment.
In the eyes of patients, the focus is to remove the infection, but to do so without sacrificing natural tooth structure. At Prostho Endo Dental Group, the preservation of natural teeth is an important consideration whenever the root canal is indicated as the proper treatment for the patient.
Advanced Technology For Better Patient Results
GentleWave is another tool and example of the commitment Prostho Endo Dental Group has to providing state-of-the-art, patient-centered endodontic care. Technology is not the only thing that is required to ensure patient comfort and the best treatment outcomes, but when utilized by the doctor in a thoughtful and informed manner, it can be very useful.
With GentleWave, the goal is to maximize the cleaning, disinfection, and preservation of tooth structure during the procedure. Combined with thorough diagnosis and treatment planning, as well as a customized plan for restoring the patient’s teeth, GentleWave technology is one more reason that patients may choose to have their tooth treated with root canal care.
Modern Endodontics For Today
Modern endodontic care and technology are so much more advanced than most patients imagine. GentleWave is just another example of where endodontics is going: to be more effective, less invasive, and to better help save the patient’s natural teeth. If you live in North Bethesda, MD, and need advanced endodontic care, Prostho Endo Dental Group provides GentleWave as one option to consider as we work towards the preservation of your natural teeth and your long-term oral health.
Whether you have just been told you may need a root canal or you have symptoms that suggest an endodontic diagnosis is necessary, the doctors of Prostho Endo Dental Group will evaluate you and discuss with you if GentleWave treatment will be indicated. We look forward to helping you better understand your treatment options so that you can be informed and proceed confidently and comfortably towards improved oral health.