Root Canal Treatment
Treatment for infection within the tooth

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To prevent or reverse infection of badly damaged and decayed teeth, it may be necessary to carry out a root canal treatment. Though possessed of a fearsome reputation, the procedure is now well understood and produces excellent long lasting results with minimal discomfort.

What is Root Canal Treatment?

Tiny canals in your tooth become infected and can cause quite severe pain. The purpose of a root canal is to save a badly infected tooth. If not performed extraction of the tooth is commonly required. The infected canals are cleared then filled. It is quite common for the tooth to require a crown or a filling.

You might need a root canal if one or more of your teeth have become infected and there is severe damage to the pulp of your tooth.

Things to look out for include:

• Although simple root canals can be performed by a general dentist, more complex root canals (such as those on your rear teeth) may require a specialised Endodontist.
• Commonly a root canal treatment will require a crown as well. Be aware of this potential additional cost
• Hugh advances in root canals have been made over the last decade,  so make sure your dentist is up to date

What is the procedure like?

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The tooth has small canals filled with what is known as pulp: these reach right down into its root. The tooth’s canals may become infected and the pulp within them is first removed in a procedure referred to as a pulpotomy. The canals are then temporarily filled with an alkaline paste and the tooth is left to settle during which time the paste thoroughly disinfects the tooth.

A second appointment about a week afterwards is necessary to complete the procedure. The pulpotomy should remove any discomfort related to infection within the tooth. In the follow up the temporary paste is removed. The canals are filled with an inert material and the tooth should be given a protective crown to protect the work. The procedure is spread over two or more dental visits.

What affects the price?

• The dentist selected
• If a specialized endodontic is required
• The position on of the tooth
• The type of crown required (if any)

Price Comparison

Price lists should always be viewed with caution as many factors can increase or decrease the resulting price. The follow table gives some indicative costs for root canals across the world:

Dentists in Turkey
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Turkey, meeting point of Europe and Asia stands at the brink of joining EU. Harmonisation of procedures and training to facilitate a smooth transition towards membership creates a reassuring feeling of familiarity for visitors from Western Europe.

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Benefits of travelling to Turkey

Turkey offers EU standards of care in a low cost environment. Infrastructure is of a high level, surpassing that of many of its European neighbours. A long established tourism industry makes language no hinderance to travel and English is widely spoken. Materials and laboratories are covered by the same regulatory practices as the rest of Europe.

Of course the country itself is another reason for travel, with some of the world's most famous classical sites, a vast coastline of endless beaches and Istambul, a true metropolis.

Dentists in Turkey - Qualifications

Following 5 years of training in one of Turkey's 15 dental schools graduates receive a degree of D.D.S. Though there is no madatory continuing education, joining the Turkish Dental Association obligates its members to attend training and skills development programmes.

The Council of Higher Education is responsible for regulating dental education and the Ministry of Health is the registering authority.

There are two recognised specialties: Prosthodontics and Orthodonty.

Though there is no mandatory continuing education, members of the Turkish Dental Association have an obligation to develop and update their skills, in accordance with the associations commitment to high standards of dental care.

Dentists in Turkey - Additional Information

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Travel Options

Though Istanmbul the capital is well served with airlines, the coastal destinations can sometimes offer cheaper fights, particularly during holiday season. Kusadasi and Izmir are major charter flights destinations.

Dental Organizations

Dentistry falls under the supervision of the Ministry of Health which is responsible for regulating Dental colleges and the legal framework within which Turkish dentistry operates.

The Turkish Dental Association (TDA) is the central body responsible for co-ordinating the professional development of dentistry within Turkey. The organization is spread across the country, with about 33 dental chambers regulating locally issues. These chambers send delegates to a centralized committee structure that decides the national direction of the profession.

Dental Ethics

The Turkish Dental Association provides a comprehensive ethical guide for its members, covering their commiment to improving standards of care, their relationship with their patients, fair pricing etc... The TDA is a member of international dental organizations and its ethical standards are informed by and contribute to European and world dentistry.

Complaints

The TDA can appoint an arbitrator in case of disagreement between a dentist and their patient. If arbitration is not achieved the Supreme Disiplinary Committee meets 3 times a year and has the power to censure, fine or dismiss a dentist from practice. Recourse through the civil courts is always an option for either party if they are unhappy with the TDA's response.

Data Protection

Turkey is working on an implementation of its draft for the Protection of Personal Data Act. This is based on the European Data Protection Directive. Individuals also have a right to access information about them through Law No: 4982: Turkish Law on the Right to Information.

Resources

Ministry of Health:
TC Sağlık Bakanlığı,
Mithatpaşa Cad.
No : 3, 06434 Sıhhıye /ANKARA
Turkey
website: http://www.saglik.gov.tr

Turkish Dental Association
Ziya Gökalp Caddesi No 37/11,
Kolej/Ankara,
Kizilay,
Turkey.
tel: +90 312 435 9394
fax: +90 312 430 2959
email: tdb@tdb.org.tr
website: www.tdb.org.tr

Data Proctection and Access
European Data Protection Directive
Turkish Law for Data Access