Sweets are indeed tempting to adults, and for children, they are way more killing. Like babies stop crying for a sip of milk, the best way to calm a child down is either video games or a handful of sugar. Sincerely, kids are yelling their teeth hurt more often. Although pediatric teeth will be replaced, pediatric endodontic treatment is still enjoying a higher demand, considering the further damage and discomfort a damaged baby tooth will bring.
The operation tools, like rotary files, are important in pediatric endodontics. Unlike the files for permanent or adult teeth, rotary files for children’s teeth are refined in many ways. As a professional manufacturer in this industry, Dental Perfect presented its latest pediatric endodontic rotary file set, K ONE, at AAE 2024.
Overview of Pediatric Endodontic Treatment
After milk teeth decay, mild cases may cause food impaction and eating discomfort. Children may be reluctant to use the affected teeth for eating. Severe cases may lead to nighttime toothaches, facial swelling, and even malformation in the development of permanent teeth.
If left untreated, premature extraction or loss of milk teeth can result in the misalignment of permanent teeth and irregular dental arches. Therefore, it is crucial to protect and preserve milk teeth.
What’s Pediatric Endodontic Treatment?
When milk teeth are infected due to caries or trauma, it can lead to acute or chronic pulpitis. If the inflammation progresses down the root canal, it can further develop into acute or chronic apical periodontitis, resulting in tooth swelling and pain or gum abscess.
Once the dental pulp is infected and inflamed, it cannot recover on its own. Even with the use of antibiotics, it can only provide temporary relief. The only effective way to control the infection and alleviate pain is by removing the infected pulp and associated debris from the affected tooth.
This process involves the removal of the infected material from the root canal, followed by disinfection and medication placement within the canal, and finally, restoration of the tooth crown. This entire process is known as root canal treatment.
More Details on the Importance of Pediatric Root Canal Treatment
Long-term inflammation of the baby tooth will lead to pulp infection, bringing hazards in two ways:
(1) Effects of milk teeth pulp infection:
- Pain (including spontaneous pain, nighttime pain, sensitivity to hot and cold, and pain while chewing).
- Gum abscess formation.
- The spread of inflammation leads to facial swelling and fever in the affected child.
- Difficulty chewing, affecting aesthetics and growth development.
(2) Effects of milk teeth apical periodontitis on permanent teeth:
- Permanent tooth buds are located below the apices of milk teeth. When severe inflammation extends beyond the apices of milk teeth, it can affect the development and mineralization of permanent tooth buds.
- If milk teeth decay severely and are prematurely extracted, it can lead to space loss, adversely affecting the development and alignment of subsequent permanent teeth.
When to Consider Pediatric Root Canal Treatment
When the following symptoms come out, the operation is recommended; the earlier, the better.
Chronic pulpitis
Visible cavities on the tooth surface, with a long history of sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli, often characterized by mild discomfort during chewing.
Acute pulpitis
Significant spontaneous pain, nighttime pain, radiating pain, sensitivity to hot and cold stimuli.
Chronic apical periodontitis
Swelling of the cheek-side gum with sinus tract formation, commonly known as a “gum boil.” Sometimes asymptomatic and only detected through imaging.
Acute apical periodontitis
Obvious pain upon biting, severe pain upon light tapping of the tooth, tooth mobility, and, in severe cases, facial swelling.
Concern About Pediatric Endodontic Treatment
Parents tend to assume that the operation may affect the development.
Indeed, pediatric root canal treatment on primary teeth does not affect the eruption of permanent teeth later on. The filling material used in the root canal, typically an absorbable material, will gradually be taken in as the child grows older and the roots of the teeth resorb.
Besides, pediatric endodontic treatment presents unique challenges and considerations compared to adults due to the specialized anatomy, smaller tooth size, and behavioral aspects of young patients. Ensuring successful outcomes requires meticulous attention to detail and a comprehensive approach to root canal preparation.
Considering that the prevalence of carious lesions and traumatic injury in a pediatric population is high, it is crucial that endodontists understand their roles and tools to treat this growing number of patients in need of endodontic care, quoted How to Provide Higher Quality Endodontic Treatment for our Pediatric Patients, the article posted by AAE. Against this background, the K ONE root canal rotary file was born.
K ONE Endo Rotary Files – Designed for Kids
At the beginning of this year, Dental Perfect rolled out 6 new offerings to extend their innovative endodontic solutions. K ONE is listed inside.
- K One is a specialized pediatric root canal therapy instrument designed to provide efficient and safe treatment for children’s deciduous teeth. Made of CM nickel-titanium alloy wire, K One offers high fatigue resistance, allowing it to adapt to changes in root canal shape without causing excessive cutting of enamel due to instrument elasticity.
- With a size of 25/06 and available in packages of 4 pieces per box/blister (assorted/single size), K One is suitable for various pediatric endodontic procedures. The absence of a cutting tip on the file tip provides enhanced protection for children’s deciduous teeth.
- One notable feature of K One is its low insertion force, achieved through a needle tip with a shorter pitch. This design reduces the risk of file binding during root canal preparation, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable experience for both the clinician and the child patient.
Conclusion
Having worked in this industry for more than a decade, Dental Perfect’s supplies have won great market response. Contact Dental Perfect for more information about their quality endodontic treatment kits.
