Root Canal Treatment (RCT) also is known as Endodontic Treatment is a procedure done when the tooth decay reaches the pulp (innermost layer of the tooth) causing inflammation. It is necessary to save the damaged tooth from extraction. This procedure is done by an Endodontist who is known as a Root Canal Specialist.
The procedure involves:
Removal of inflamed or infected tooth material
Cleaning and disinfection
Filling and sealing with an inert material
Restoration and crown/cap
It is a multi-step procedure and may require multiple sittings.