root canal therapy

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dental procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs endodontic therapy
gptkbp:alternativeTo tooth extraction
gptkbp:category endodontics
gptkbp:complication reinfection
tooth fracture
gptkbp:duration 1 to 2 hours
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:followedBy restorative dental work
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label root canal therapy
gptkbp:involves cleaning of root canals
filling of root canals
removal of dental pulp
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
endodontist
gptkbp:requires X-ray imaging
local anesthesia
dental crown
gptkbp:successRate about 85-97%
gptkbp:treatment infected tooth pulp
tooth abscess
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eugenol
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5