Devitalization

Devitalization destroys bacteria that grow in the pulp chamber as well as in the canals of the tooth. Without devitalization, these bacteria are not destroyed, begin to unravel the pulp tissue in the strict sense of the term, as a result of which the detritus multiply, which in the heat of this confined place, swell and cause pain and tenderness.

The harmful action of these bacteria then spreads to the tissues surrounding the root and an inflammatory process begins, which can result in the loss of the tooth. All of this can be easily avoided by simple devitalization.

Following devitalization, the tooth loses its blood supply, dries up, and the weakened root can break. Therefore, when treating the root, the root canal is enlarged and closed, which strengthens the defense capabilities of the root and decreases the risk of it breaking.