Endodontics & Oral Surgery
Root canal therapy and extractions, including wisdom teeth removal.
Endodontics specializes in saving natural teeth by treating the infected inner pulp/roots (e.g., root canals), while oral surgery of teeth involves complex, invasive procedures like extractions, apicoectomies (root tip removal), and managing traumatic injuries. Both aim to relieve pain and restore function.
Key Differences and Procedures:
Endodontics (Saving Teeth): Focuses on the soft tissue (pulp) inside the tooth.
Root Canal Therapy: Removing infected pulp, cleaning, shaping, and sealing the canal.
Endodontic Retreatment: Fixing a previously treated tooth that did not heal.
Surgery: Apicoectomy (removing the root tip) or fixing hidden root fractures.
Oral Surgery (Correcting/Removing):
Focuses on the mouth, teeth, and jaw.
Tooth Extractions: Removing severely damaged, impacted, or crowded teeth.
Dental Implants: Placing prosthetic teeth.
Trauma Management: Treating facial fractures or tooth injuries.
Both specialties are essential for maintaining oral health, with endodontists focusing on preservation and oral surgeons on structural correction and removal.
