Seoul Smart Dental

Microscope-Assisted Root Canal Treatment

A single natural tooth is said to be extremely valuable.
Unlike a crocodile's, our teeth do not regenerate, so preserving them matters most.

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, if there is
even a 1% chance of saving a tooth, we prioritize preserving it.

Don't have a precious tooth pulled without good reason!

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, the position of deep, narrow tooth nerves
and the condition of nerves that are hard to see with the naked eye

can be examined with a 25x magnifying dental microscope more accurately and precisely .

Root canal treatment using a dental microscope Root Canal Treatment

is needed in situations like these.

Around the tooth root,
inflammation has developed

Decay has spread widely
and affected the nerve tissue

A tooth that cannot function properly
needs its lifespan extended

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, even the unseen interior of the tooth

a board-certified conservative dentistry specialistsees directly and treats.

Specialized magnification equipment

25x Magnification Dental Microscope

With 25x magnification, we diagnose precisely, even where the naked eye cannot see, and treat with care.

Naked eye vs. magnifying loupe vs. Dental Microscope

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, we use a dental microscope with up to 25x magnification to support more precise root canal treatment.

01Precise Diagnosis with a Dental Microscope

Precise diagnosis with a dental microscope lets us see accurately even where the naked eye cannot,
allowing a more precise diagnosis,
which can help prevent problems before they require more extensive treatment.

02Precise Root Canal Treatment for Complex Cases

In complex root canal cases,
microcracks, canals and more must be precisely located and diagnosed before treatment.
To save natural teeth wherever possible, through precise treatment and microsurgery
we perform root canal treatment for complex cases.

Even difficult, demanding Root Canal Re-treatmentcases —
it is important to receive treatment where you can place your trust.

When the complex canal structure meant bacteria were not completely
removed during the first treatment and inflammation has recurred

When the filling placed during
the first root canal treatment has a problem

When the root canal is blocked

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, we do our utmost to keep natural teeth!

When previous root canal treatment was not done properly, or secondary problems such as recurring inflammation occur,
'root canal re-treatment'can give the tooth another chance.

Re-treatment of failed root canal treatment,
Referral letters from other clinics

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, for teeth that were difficult to save elsewhere
and cases of failed root canal treatment, we have continued to see many patients who came to us with a referral letter
and provide root canal treatment for them.

Seoul Smart Dental Clinic's Step-by-Step Root Canal Treatment

Checking the infected pulp

Through examination, the infected pulp
is identified.

Pulp removal

The contaminated pulp is removed,
and the canals are cleaned and disinfected.

Root canal filling

The empty root canal
is filled with biocompatible material.

Prosthesis fabrication

After the prosthesis is made,
it is attached to the tooth.

The last option for saving a natural tooth:

Apicoectomy

There is no replacement as good as a natural tooth. Once permanent teeth erupt, no new teeth grow in.
Artificial teeth such as implants can replace them, but they cannot fully match the function and feel of natural teeth,
so it is very important to keep and use your natural teeth for as long as possible.

At Seoul Smart Dental Clinic, through 'apicoectomy', which removes inflammation at the root tip to restore the tooth,
we strive to save patients' natural teeth.

Seoul Smart Dental Clinic's Apicoectomy Treatment Process

We work to save precious natural teeth with established equipment and treatment methods.

The inflamed point of the tooth root is accurately identified
using X-rays and 3D CT.

The gum is incised, and inflamed tissue around the tooth root and alveolar bone
is removed.

The infected tip of the tooth root is removed and disinfected.

The root is filled with biocompatible dental material or MTA
to prevent bacterial infection.

If there is not enough gum bone, additional bone graft material is added.

The incised gum is sutured to complete treatment.

Root Canal Treatment Precautions

Hardness

Because the tooth is weakened, be careful
not to chew hard foods.

Pain

If there is temporary pain,
take a painkiller or antibiotic.

Cleanliness

Keeping the tooth under treatment clean
is important. (Brush gently and rinse.)

Eating

For 2–3 weeks after treatment, chewing
may feel uncomfortable.

Impact

A treated tooth becomes vulnerable to impact,
so crown treatment is needed to protect it.

Avoid alcohol and smoking

For one week after surgery, as they interfere with recovery,
please strictly avoid alcohol and smoking.