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There have been some misconceptions in the general public that root canal treatment is done by placing a paste or gel into the tooth to "medicate" the tissues inside. This form of empirical therapy is no longer practised in the permanent teeth. The modern practice of endodontic (root canal) treatment involves the removal of all infected tissues and debris from the root canal system followed by obliteration of all the internal space to prevent re-infection. |
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Pulp canal |
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Root canal fillings |
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Last updated on 30/1/1998. |
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