Root canal treatment is a procedure that Dr Basil has been performing for 30 years.
Root canal treatment is designed to eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal, prevent reinfection of the tooth and save the natural tooth. A modern root canal treatment is nothing like those old sayings! It’s very similar to a routine filling and can usually be completed in one or two appointments under local anesthetic.
Appointments take 1-1.5 hours duration and are about 3 to 4 weeks apart.
Saving the natural tooth with root canal treatment has many advantages: efficient chewing, normal biting force and sensation, natural appearance, and it protects other teeth from excessive wear or strain.
Generally, a root-filled tooth will need a crown as it typically has a higher risk of fracture due to the tooth being weaker as a result of a considerable loss of tooth structure to allow access to the roots.
Dr Basil has completed his research in this field for his Masters’ Degree with Prof Paul Abbott and Prof Laurie Walsh in 2007 from the University of Western Australia. and has co-developed new endodontic materials with Professor Laurie Walsh – CALMIX – which is a superior calcium hydroxide with a pH of 15 to better disinfect the root canal.
He was a member of the Australian Society of Endodontology (QLD) between 1997 and 2021. Regularly attending their meetings on the latest developments and research in the area of root canal treatments. Dr Basil reads the latest articles in this field and attends continuing education in endodontics.
