Root Canal Fillings and Crisis Response: A Review of Types, Techniques, and Patient Safety in Dental Practices

Abstract

The global rise in dental caries poses a significant challenge to public health, requiring effective crisis management and preventive strategies within the dental care system. This study examines the increasing prevalence of dental caries and its implications for healthcare systems worldwide. Emphasizing the importance of early intervention, public health education, and innovative preventive measures, the research highlights the role of dental professionals in crisis response. By exploring current trends, challenges, and global disparities in dental care, the study underscores the need for strategic approaches in managing dental crises and improving patient outcomes. RCT, or root canal treatment, is one of the most common therapies conducted in order to rescue a tooth that has become infected or severely decayed. Filling of the cleaned and shaped root canal is considered one of the major parts of the treatment procedure with an aim to prevent reinfection and ensure long-term stability. This paper comprehensively reviews various types of filling materials within root canals with regard to their material basis, procedural techniques, and success rates. Discussion covers conventional materials such as gutta-percha, resin-based compounds, bioceramics, as well as the latest technologies and materials that offer enhanced sealing and bioactivity. Extensive analyses of the clinical success rates for each material are presented in order to guide the practitioner in the selection of the most appropriate filling material for particular clinical cases.