Endodontic dentistry focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp (“nerve”), an internal structure of the tooth that plays a key role in its nutrition and sensitivity. When the pulp develops irreversible inflammation or necrosis due to deep caries, trauma, or infection, endodontic intervention becomes essential to preserve the natural tooth and prevent more advanced complications.

Endodontic treatment (root canal treatment) involves cleaning, disinfecting, and hermetically filling the root canals, eliminating the infection and preventing its spread to surrounding tissues, such as abscesses or periapical lesions.

This field includes:

• Accurate diagnosis of pulpal pathologies
• Clinical and radiological evaluation to determine the condition of the pulp and surrounding tissues
• Root canal treatment (endodontic therapy)
• Cleaning and filling of canals using modern techniques and materials
• Endodontic retreatment
• Management of cases where previous treatment was unsuccessful
• Treatment of dental infections and abscesses
• Elimination of infection and prevention of its spread to surrounding tissues

The goal of endodontic dentistry is to eliminate pain, preserve the natural tooth, and restore full oral function through safe, effective, and long-lasting treatments.