Box Technique

The box technique is a surgical procedure that is used to repair a damaged or infected tooth root. The procedure involves removing the damaged or infected tissue from the root of the tooth and filling the resulting space with a special type of filling material called gutta-percha. This helps to restore the structure and function of the tooth root, allowing the tooth to heal and function properly.

How is the Box Technique Done?

The box technique is typically performed by an experienced dentist or endodontist. Before the procedure, the dentist will numb the area around the tooth with local anesthesia, so that the procedure is painless. The dentist will then carefully remove the damaged or infected tissue from the root of the tooth, using special dental instruments.

Once the root of the tooth has been cleaned and prepared, the dentist will fill the space with gutta-percha, using a special instrument called a gutta-percha points. This material is a type of rubber-like substance that is commonly used in endodontic procedures because it is flexible and able to adapt to the shape of the root canal. The gutta-percha is heated and softened, and then carefully placed in the root canal using the gutta-percha points.

After the gutta-percha has been placed, the dentist will use a special instrument called a spreader to compact the material and ensure that it fills the root canal completely. The dentist will then seal the tooth with a temporary filling and provide instructions for post-operative care. In most cases, the tooth will need to be restored with a permanent filling or crown once it has healed.

The box technique is a highly effective way to repair a damaged or infected tooth root, and it can help to save the tooth and restore its function. It is a complex and delicate procedure, and it is typically performed by an experienced dentist or endodontist.

In Which Patients Can The Treatment Be Applied?

In general, the box technique is most commonly used on teeth with a very large or complex root canal system, or on teeth with a very narrow or curved root canal. It can also be recommended for teeth that have had root canal treatment but have developed new infections or damage.

How Long is Box Technique Treatment?

The duration of the box technique treatment will vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the root canal system, the extent of the damage or infection, and the individual patient’s healing process. In general, however, the box technique procedure itself typically takes between 1-2 hours to complete.

Before the procedure, the dentist will take an x-ray of the tooth to be treated, to help plan the best way to repair the root. The dentist will also numb the area around the tooth with local anesthesia, using an injection or “shot.” This will make the procedure painless.

Once the anesthetic has taken effect, the dentist will use special dental instruments to carefully remove the damaged or infected tissue from the root of the tooth. The dentist will then fill the space with gutta-percha, using a special instrument called a gutta-percha points. The dentist will use a spreader to compact the gutta-percha and ensure that it fills the root canal completely.

After the box technique procedure is complete, the dentist will place a temporary filling in the tooth and provide instructions for post-operative care. The tooth will need to be restored with a permanent filling or crown once it has healed. This process can take several weeks to complete.

Overall, the duration of treatment with the box technique will depend on the individual patient’s case, but it typically takes several weeks from start to finish.

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