An Endodontist is a dental specialist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp

The pulp which is the soft tissue inside the root canal, contains nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue that provide nourishment and sensation to the tooth.

Endodontists receive advanced training in the following areas:

• Root canal treatment: Endodontists perform root canal therapy to remove infected or damaged pulp tissue from the tooth. They use specialized techniques and instruments to clean and shape the root canal, and then fill it with a material called gutta-percha to prevent further infection.

• Root canal retreatment: Endodontists may perform root canal retreatment when a previous root canal procedure has failed or become infected. This involves removing the existing filling material, cleaning and shaping the root canal, and then refilling it with new material.

• Apicoectomy: An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the infected pulp tissue from the root tip (apex) of the tooth. This is often necessary when the infection has spread beyond the root canal and into the bone surrounding the tooth.

• Surgical procedures: Endodontists may perform surgical procedures such as treating cracked teeth, repairing perforations in the tooth, or removing fragments of tooth structure that have broken off.

• Dental trauma: Endodontists are trained to diagnose and treat dental trauma, such as teeth that have been knocked out or damaged due to accidents.

• Dental implant procedures: Some endodontists may also perform dental implant procedures, including placement of dental implants and treatment of peri-implantitis (infection around the implant).

Endodontists work closely with general dentists to diagnose and treat dental problems. They may refer patients to other specialists, such as oral surgeons or periodontists, if necessary.