One-on-one care... every step of the way
Your healthy smile is our number one concern. As a team, the professionals at the Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics offer a broad range of techniques and bring you the latest advancements in dental care. The Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics are recognized as a foremost authority in advanced techniques with expertise in digital imaging and restorative care.
Prior to your first appointment, you fill out a complete health history, which will save you time and make your visit more efficient. Your endodontist will review your health history and referral form. Your endodontist will conduct an examination and take digital X-rays, if needed, which use up to 90% less radiation than traditional X-rays. Your condition and treatment options will be explained in simple easy-to-understand language. The endodontists at the Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics always look at conservative treatment options first.
The Latest Endodontic Advances
Both locations for The Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics are equipped with today's state-of-the-art equipment, including the latest Zeiss™ microscopes. This innovative tool provides enhanced visualization of root fractures and helps locate additional canals. Fiberoptic illumination is another invaluable technology that assists our endodontists to perform the highly technical aspects of endodontic treatment. In addition, we use state-of-the-art electronic apex locators to aid in determining the precise location of the root end, which minimizes the number of digital X-rays required during treatment.
Root Canal Therapy
At the Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics, our endodontists have performed over 20,000 successful root canals, so you know you’re in the best of hands. With this procedure, we gently remove the infected or inflamed pulp and then carefully shape and sterilize the inside of the canal with nickel-titanium rotary instruments. The canal is filled and sealed with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha. For your comfort, we use virtually silent electric handpieces that work with minimum vibration. In addition, our piezoelectric ultrasonic equipment features diamond-coated tips, the small size of which preserves the tooth’s structure and provides more precise treatment.
We can perform most root canals in a single visit; the more complex cases require a second appointment. Once your root canal therapy has been completed, we will send a written report, along with post-treatment X-ray images, to your referring dentist. You should not chew or bite on the treated tooth until your dentist provides you with a permanent restoration. We also perform root canal retreatment, if necessary, thereby avoiding surgical intervention.
Apexification
Apexification is a treatment for a nonvital tooth with incomplete root formation. Apexification removes the unhealthy pulp and places calcium hydroxide into the root to stimulate the formation of hard tissue near the root tip. The hardened tissue provides a barrier for the root canal filling. Apexification with calcium hydroxide requires multiple treatments over a several-month period. Some people are candidates for an alternative method of apexification that can be performed in a single office visit. It involves placing the mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) paste into the end of the root. Your endodontist will recommend either the calcium hydroxide or MTA approach based on your individual condition.
Other Endodontic Procedures
The endodontists at the Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics also perform removal of separated or broken files, post removal, treatment of obstruction or calcification, and root perforation repair. At The Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics, we understand that some people experience dental anxiety. We are committed to making your visit with us as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We use extra-gentle numbing techniques and offer nitrous oxide to relax you during your procedure.
Advanced Sterilization Procedures
The Offices of Rockland Endodontics and Northern Jersey Endodontics use sterilization procedures that exceed the stringent guidelines set forth by OSHA. Feel confident that we put your safety first.