Metropolitan Endodontics
Endodontics
Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Inver Grove Heights, and Northfield, MN
866-451-6479
We provide the following surgical and non-surgical root canal services in our offices at Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Inver Grove Heights, and Northfield, Minnesota:
Fore more information on our root canal services in our offices at Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Inver Grove Heights, and Northfield, Minnesota, please call us toll free at (866) 451-6479.
Endodontics is a specialty branch of dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association involving treatment of the pulp (soft tissue within the root canal) and surrounding tissues of the tooth. When you look at your tooth in the mirror, what you see is the crown. The rest of the tooth, the portion hidden beneath the gum line, is called the root. Though the outer portion of the root is a hard tissue called dentin, the inside channel or "root canal" contains a pulp of soft tissue, blood vessels and nerves. Bacteria that are introduced into the pulp as a result of tooth decay, periodontal disease, tooth fracture or other problems, can cause infection or inflammation and may severely damage the pulp. Symptoms of damaged and diseased pulp include sensitivity to hot, cold, pressure and/or swelling.
No. While digital images (x-rays) will be necessary during your endodontic treatment, we use an advanced non-film computerized system called digital radiography that produces radiation levels up to 90 percent lower than those of already low dose conventional dental x-ray machinery. These digital images can be optimized, archived, printed and sent to co therapists via e-mail or diskette.
Metropolitan Endodontics takes infection control seriously. We understand that a prominent issue in health care is the control of infectious diseases. We have adopted the latest infection control techniques to meet and exceed all OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control and the American Dental Association standards. These universal precautions ensure that all patients are protected in the same manner.
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. If you have an emergency after hours our doctors can be reached by pager at (612) 510-8411.
With the use of increased magnification, fiberoptics, and ultrasonics we are able to see the internal tooth anatomy and areas of the surgical site with greater detail than ever before. Using these new technologies, we can provide treatment with more confidence and greater predictability of success.
The Surgical Endodontic Microscope has revolutionized endodontic treatments. Difficult root canals and endodontic surgical cases can be performed under levels of illumination and magnification previously unavailable. Magnification and fiber optic illumination are helpful in aiding the doctor to see intricate details inside your tooth. The result is dramatically improved visualization of the interior of calcified root canal cases and difficult surgical fields.
We have used fiberoptics, fiberoptic clip, and fiberoptic surgical retractors for years. We also use power loupes (special magnification lenses that can be worn like glasses) in recent years to increase visualization of canal orifices, surgical fields, and fractures. The increased magnification and the illumination of the microscope allow us to locate calcified canals, auxiliary canals and other anatomical anomalies with greater ease. It also allows the ability to locate canals previously missed and visualize cracks and fractures.
The use of ultrasonics allow us to locate additional canals and/or previously missed canals. The ability to locate additional canals with these specialized instruments reduces loss of tooth structure and increases success rates while decreasing stresses on patients.