What are the steps of Root Canal Treatment?

Root Canal

Coastal Dental Coastal Dental

Examination & X-ray

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Anaesthesia

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Access Opening

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Root Cleaning

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Disinfection

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Filling the Canals

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Crown Placement

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TIPS

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Root Canal