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Endodontics is the dental specialty concerned with diseases and injuries of the soft tissues inside a tooth. Get in touch today to see how we can help.
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Benefits Of Endodontic Treatment
Simple, Pain-Free Procedures
Continue To Eat And Chew As Normal
Keep Bacteria Away
Restore Your Smile And Prevent Tooth Discolouration
Stops The Spread Of Infection To Neighbouring Teeth
Aims To Save Your Tooth/Teeth From Extraction
Enhances Oral Health
Smile With Confidence Again!
Endodontic Procedure
- Initial Consultation
- Procedure
- After Care
- Expected Outcome
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Initial Consultation
Usually a patient will come to the surgery in pain. Once they book a free consultation to come and see us, we will first of all take a medical history.
We will take an x-ray of your mouth to determine if the patient needs endodontic treatment and how many visits may be needed.
The dentist will then issue a treatment plan that outlines the cost, frequency of visits and we will address any other questions or concerns you may have.
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Procedure
Endodontic treatment is a painless root canal treatment. It is necessary when the nerve in the tooth or the dental pulp is diseased or injured, and is performed by your dentist in order to repair the tooth and provide pain relief.
If not carried out, the patient may end up losing the tooth by having to undergo an extraction.
During a root canal, the damaged or dead nerve tissue will be cleaned out to completely remove any lingering bacteria which is causing the infection. The tooth will then be prepared so that it can be filled with a permanent material called gutta-percha, which is a natural type of rubber.
If necessary, a post may be added to provide additional support. The tooth is then sealed, and a new crown is added to the rebuilt tooth to ensure the aesthetic qualities are maintained. Local anaesthetic is used so this is a painless procedure.
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After Care
You can expect two or three visits for an endodontic treatment. Your first appointment works on fixing the pain you probably have, and that shouldn't take too long.
Once that's settled, your next appointments will treat the root canal.
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Expected Outcome
The primary goal of conventional endodontic treatment is prevention and/or elimination of apical periodontitis for both mature permanent teeth and immature teeth with an open apex.
Besides these goals, the objectives of endodontic treatment of immature teeth include preservation of pulp vitality and often further root maturation.
Robust criteria for outcome assessment are an essential determinant for any measure of treatment success for both mature and immature teeth.
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Commonly Asked Questions
What procedures does an endodontist perform?
Root canal treatment
Can endodontists do extractions?
Yes. However, we would only consider this eventuality if the tooth is unrestorable.
What is the most common endodontic procedure?
Root canal treatment
What can an endodontist do that a dentist cannot?
Molar teeth, these are far back in the patient’s mouth giving the dentist limited access and have 3 to 4 canals.
This is a reason why some patients are referred to the endodontist.
Why would I need to see an endodontist?
If it is a tooth a dentist can’t perform root canal treatment.
Should an endodontist do a root canal?
Yes
Meet Our Team
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Dr Thibaut Merit
Endodontist
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Dr Thibaut Merit
Bachelor Dent. Sc. (University of Nantes, France) 2014, PG Diploma Bone Biology (Angers University School of Medicine, France), PG Endodontics (Nantes, France) 2018
Endodontist
Dr Merit has also studied bone biology at the Angers University School of Medicine and earned a postgraduate university diploma.
Next, he completed postgraduate training in Endodontics in Nantes in 2018.
Since then, Dr Merit has been training consistently all over the world with some of the most renowned names in endodontic dentistry. He is currently enrolled in the International Endodontic Program offered by the University of Buffalo, New York.
Practising exclusively under high magnification with an operatory microscope, Dr Merit developed a passion for minimally invasive procedures and restoratively-driven endodontics. Aiming to save as much natural tooth structure as possible during the treatment to improve the potential longevity of the tooth.
Being genuinely passionate about sharing his skills, Dr Merit is now lecturing and training dentists in Ireland, the UK, and France on advanced endodontics.
He is a member of the Irish Endodontic Society, the American Association of Endodontics, and the European Society of Endodontics.
You can follow Dr Merit's work on his Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Dr Ignacio Barbón
General Dentist
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General Dentist
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Dr Anna Beattie
Oral Surgeon
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Dr Anna Beattie
Bachelor Dent. Sc. (Trinity College Dublin) 2003, PG Diploma in Conscious Sedation (Newcastle University), Clinical Doctorate in Oral Surgery, Fellow of the Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Oral Surgeon
Dr. Beattie is a specialist oral surgeon. She graduated with 1st class honours from Trinity College in 2003. Following a year working as a house officer in the Dublin Dental Hospital, she worked in general dental practice both in Ireland and the UK.
Dr. Beattie then worked in Newcastle, in the North East of England, in an Oral and Maxillofacial Unit for 5 years. During this time she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation from Newcastle University.
She completed three years of specialist training in Oral Surgery in the Dublin Dental Hospital, where she was awarded a clinical doctorate in Oral Surgery. Following her specialist training, she became a Fellow of the Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Dr. Beattie currently holds a teaching post in the Dublin Dental Hospital. She is a registered specialist oral surgeon with the Irish Dental Council and is registered as a provider with VHI, AVIVA, GloHealth and Laya.
Dr. Beattie understands that attending for surgical procedures can be daunting. She is happy to discuss treatment options and can provide treatment under conscious sedation.
You can find out more about Dr. Anna Beattie on her author page.
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Dr Roberto Rubio
General Dentist
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Bachelor Dent. Sc.
General Dentist
Roberto is a general dentist with a special interest in restorative dentistry. He initially studied to be a dental technician, and after graduation, he found a passion for dentistry that led him back to pursue a degree in dentistry. Working as a dental technician gave Roberto a unique perspective and hands-on skills that he uses in dentistry.
Roberto loves the modern environment at 3Dental and thinks that the skill level and helpfulness of the team make it an excellent place to work, especially in multidisciplinary cases.
Roberto has passion and discipline and is committed to giving the best smiles to his patients. He finds it inspiring to help people get out of pain and see their confidence restored.
When he isn't working, he likes to spend time sharing different experiences with loved ones.
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Sarah Dempsey
Orthodontic Therapist
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Dublin Dental Hospital Orthodontic Therapy
Orthodontic Therapist
Previously, Sarah worked in a small specialist orthodontic practice for 8years. She joined the previous practice as a dental nurse and, in 2018, went back to college to study orthodontic therapy at Trinity College/Dublin Dental Hospital.
She enjoys being clinically involved with the patients' treatments from start to finish and seeing the transformation after treatment is complete.
Sarah joined 3dental in July 2022 and enjoys her role within the practice. She likes that 3Dental is a multi-disciplinary practice, and all treatments are carried out here with clinicians having direct contact with each other when involved in cases, particularly complex cases.
Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and going to the gym in her spare time.