Your Trusted Endodontic Specialists in North Brisbane
Services
At Guardian Endodontics, we offer a comprehensive range of endodontic services to ensure the best possible care for your dental health. Our team of skilled endodontists is dedicated to providing advanced and compassionate treatment tailored to your needs. Below, you’ll find detailed information about each of our specialised services.
Root Canal Therapy
What is root canal therapy?
Root canal therapy is a treatment designed to save a tooth that is severely decayed or infected. This procedure involves removing the damaged pulp, cleaning and disinfecting the canal, and then filling and sealing it.
Why might you need it?
- Severe toothache
- Prolonged sensitivity to heat or cold
- Discoloration of the tooth
- Swelling and tenderness in nearby gums
Procedure details
- Initial consultation and examination, X rays taken
- Local anesthesia for comfort
- Removal of infected pulp
- Cleaning and shaping of the canal
- Filling and sealing the canal
- Core build up (upon request from your dentist)
Endodontic Retreatment
What is endodontic retreatment?
Endodontic retreatment is necessary when a previously treated tooth fails to heal or develops new issues. This procedure involves reopening the tooth, cleaning the canals, and resealing them.
Common reasons for retreatment
- Persistent or new infection
- Complicated canal anatomy not detected during the initial procedure
- Contamination by saliva inside the tooth
- New decay or damage to the tooth
Procedure details
- Assessment of the previous treatment
- Removal of previous fillings and materials
- Cleaning and disinfecting the canals
- Re-filling and sealing the canals
Apicoectomy (Endodontic Surgery)
What is an Apicoectomy?
An apicoectomy, or root-end surgery, is performed to remove infection from the root tip and surrounding tissue when a root canal treatment is not sufficient.
Indications for Apicoectomy
- Persistent infection at the root tip
- Blockages or obstructions preventing proper cleaning during root canal treatment
- Fractured or damaged root surfaces
Procedure details
- Local anesthesia administration
- Small incision in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding infected tissue
- Removal of infected tissue and the root tip
- Placement of a small filling to seal the root canal
- Suturing of the gum tissue
Traumatic Dental Injuries
Types of dental injuries
- Tooth fractures
- Dislodged (luxated) teeth
- Knocked-out (avulsed) teeth
Immediate care and treatment
- Urgent assessment and stabilisation of the injury
- Repositioning and splinting of dislodged teeth
- Root canal therapy for injured teeth if necessary
- Long-term monitoring and follow-up care
Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy (Pediatric Endodontics)
What are Pulpotomy and Pulpectomy?
These are procedures primarily performed on children to treat tooth decay and infection in primary teeth (baby teeth).
Pulpotomy
- Removal of the diseased portion of the pulp
- Cleaning and medicating the remaining healthy pulp
- Placement of a protective dressing
Pulpectomy
- Complete removal of the diseased pulp
- Cleaning and disinfecting the canal
- Filling the canal with a resorbable material