SNU Seoul National University Station Dental Clinic: When Multiple Caries Are Present, Root Canal Treatment and Bridge Restoration Process

2024.09.08 ~ 2024.11.20

I’m Director Park Jeong-gi of Remember Dental Clinic near Seoul National University Station.

What is multiple caries?

It refers to a condition in which cavities occur simultaneously in multiple teeth in the mouth.

It is not limited to just one or two teeth,

but is a serious situation in which problems arise in many teeth at once due to the worsening of the overall oral environment.

In such cases, patients complain of severe pain and discomfort due to bad breath,

and daily life, including eating, is greatly affected.

Even if just one tooth is damaged, it is worrying,

and if there are several, you may feel financially burdened and worry that the cost will be high.

However, resolving the problem as quickly as possible,

even one day sooner,

is the way to protect your oral health at a lower cost.

So please refer to what we are sharing today at the dental clinic near Seoul National University Station

and get treatment as soon as possible.

2024.09.08

This case showed severe multiple caries overall,

and treatment needed to be carried out in stages.

At the dental clinic near Seoul National University Station,

we believe that in such cases, treatment should begin with the area that is most uncomfortable for the patient.

By first addressing the area with the most severe pain,

we can reduce the patient’s suffering

and improve cooperation with subsequent treatment.

Through consultation with the patient,

treatment was started from the upper right posterior area, where the discomfort was greatest.

The affected area already had advanced caries,

and the remaining tooth structure was very weakened.

At the dental clinic near Seoul National University Station,

even in situations like this, we make every effort to preserve the natural tooth with the mindset of "using it as long as possible,"

so we considered saving the tooth through root canal treatment to be more beneficial for the patient than extraction.

*Of course, such treatment must be carried out only after 충분한 discussions and consent between the patient and the medical team in advance.

In this case, while performing root canal treatment on the upper right teeth,

the tooth structure was already significantly weakened,

so we took great care to prevent any additional damage.

The infected pulp tissue was removed through endodontic treatment,

the inside was thoroughly disinfected,

and the tooth was filled with a biocompatible material.

At this stage, we additionally reinforced the inside with a post and core.

At the dental clinic near Seoul National University Station, we emphasize that this process

is very important.

Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment have their blood vessels and nerves removed,

so nutrient supply stops,

and over time the teeth become weaker and more prone to fracture.

Therefore, it is essential to secure the tooth deeply into the root using a post,

and rebuild the surrounding structure with a core

to reinforce its strength.

2024.11.20

Looking at the result after all treatment was completed,

the upper teeth were restored with a bridge.

There were several reasons for choosing a bridge.

First, because multiple caries were present

and many teeth needed crowns,

a bridge connected as one unit seemed more convenient.

Second, a bridge can provide more stable support than a single crown.

Third, by connecting several teeth into one unit,

chewing force can be evenly distributed,

reducing the burden on individual teeth.

Of course, at the dental clinic near Seoul National University Station,

we did not place the bridge all at once.

We used a temporary prosthesis for a period of time

and carefully checked whether the patient had any discomfort.

We also did not forget to adjust the bite before the final bridge placement

so that there would be no discomfort.

In the case of multiple caries explained today at the dental clinic near Seoul National University Station,

because it is a condition that can easily recur,

continuous management is needed even after treatment is completed.

Through regular checkups and professional oral hygiene management,

continuous monitoring is necessary to prevent secondary caries,

and you can maintain the result well for a long time after receiving treatment with effort.

Every natural tooth is precious.

Even if multiple cavities have developed,

if you do not miss the timing,

you may be able to keep using the teeth without extraction through root canal treatment and crowns.

So if your situation is similar to the case shown today,

or if you are reading this because of a related problem,

please get examined soon so that early detection and active treatment can be provided.

Thank you for reading.

This was Director Park Jeong-gi of Remember Dental Clinic near Seoul National University Station.