Tooth preservation & root canals
Tooth decay & preservation
Suitability and methods depend on your condition. This is general medical information, not a diagnosis. Confirm actual clinic services and your plan during consultation. This translation needs review by a clinician and a native-language reviewer.
Understanding the treatment
Decayed areas are assessed and tooth form and function are restored while preserving remaining tooth tissue where possible.
What do we examine?
We assess decay extent and depth, cracks, remaining tissue and pulp responses, together with pain patterns and necessary radiographs.
Examination and treatment steps
- Identify decay
- Assess extent and depth
- Evaluate remaining tooth tissue
- Assess pulp
- Consider tooth and pulp preservation
- Necessary treatment
- Final restoration
Steps may change or additional care may be needed after examination.
Composite fillings and inlays/onlays
Damage, position, bonding conditions and chewing forces determine whether direct composite or a made-to-fit inlay/onlay is considered. The restoration needed to protect remaining tissue varies by tooth.
Deep decay
Decay close to the pulp requires pulp assessment. Vital pulp therapy (VPT) may be considered if indicated, or root canal treatment may be needed.
Extensive tooth damage
After evaluating remaining tissue and whether the tooth can be retained, we discuss composite build-up, partial restorations or prosthetic treatment. Damage size alone does not determine treatment.
Care after treatment
Brush with fluoride toothpaste, clean between teeth, review diet and decay risk, and regularly check restoration margins.
Points to consider
Persistent or worsening sensitivity or pain requires reassessment of the pulp and other causes. Deep decay may need further treatment later.
Related treatments
References
References explain general care and do not show this clinic’s outcomes. Medical and language review pending. Korean source prepared 2026-09-30.