The root canal treatment procedure, also known as endodontic treatment, is a common procedure in modern dentistry that is used to remove inflamed or infected tissue from inside a tooth.
Beneath the enamel and dentin layer of teeth, a type of soft tissue referred to as pulp is found inside each tooth. The pulp contains blood vessels, nerves and connective tissue. This pulp is essential for the growth and development of a tooth, although it is possible for a fully developed tooth to exist without it because it can obtain nourishment from the surrounding tissues.
A root canal procedure involves the removal of pulp that is infected or inflamed. The pulp chamber and root canal are completely cleaned out and refilled to protect the area from further damage.
