Tao Dental Care
https://www.dentaltao.com, 877 W Fremont Ave #C2, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, yuan.tao.dmd@gmail.com, (408) 737-2988
Informed consent for Root Canal Treatment
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Root canal treatment, also called endodontic treatment involves removing the verve tissue (called pulp) located in the center of the tooth and its root or roots (called the root canal). Treatment involves creating an opening through the biting surface of the tooth to expose the remnants of the pulp, which then are removed. Medications may be used to sterilize the interior of the tooth to prevent further infection. Root canal treatment may relieve symptoms such as pain and discomfort. If any unexpected difficulties occur during treatment, I may refer you to an endodontist, who is a specialist in root canal treatment.
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Each empty root canal that can be located is filled. Occasionally, a post is also inserted into the canal to help restore the tooth. The opening in the tooth is closed with temporary fillings. At a later appointment, a crown may be placed. It is a separate dental procedure not included in this discussion.
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Twisted, curved, accessory, or blocked canals may prevent removal of all inflamed or infected pulp. Since leaving any pulp in the root canal may cause your symptoms to continue or worsen, this might require an additional procedure called an apicoectomy. Through a small opening cut in the gums and surrounding bone, any infected tissue is removed and the root canal is sealed. Anapicoectomy may also be required if your symptoms continue and the tooth does not heal.
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Once the root canal treatment is completed, it is essential to return promptly to begin the next step in treatment, because a temporary seal is designed to last only a short time, failing to return as directed to have the tooth sealed permanently with a crown of filling can lead to other problems such as deterioration of the seal, resulting in decay, infection, gum disease, fracture, and the possible premature loss of the tooth.
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Benefits of Root Canal Treatment, Not Limited to the following:
Root canal treatment is intended to allow you to keep your tooth for a longer time, which will help to maintain your natural bite and the healthy functioning of your jaws. This treatment has been recommended to relieve the symptoms of the diagnosis described above.
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Risks of Root Canal Treatment, Not Limited to the Following:
I understand that following treatment I may experience bleeding pain, swelling, and discomfort for several days, which may be treated with pain medication. It is possible infection may accompany root canal treatment and must be treated with antibiotics. I will immediately contact the office if conditions worsen or if I experience fever, chills, sweats, or numbness.
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I understand that I may receive a local anesthetic and /or other medication. In rare instances patients have a reaction to the anesthetic, which may require emergency medical attention, or find that it reduces their ability to control swallowing. This increases the change of swallowing foreign objects during treatment. Depending on the anesthesia and medications administered. I may need a designated driver to take me home. Rarely, temporary or permanent nerve injury can result from an injection.
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I understand that all medications have the potential for accompanying risks, side effects, and drug interactions. Therefore, it is critical that I tell my dentist of all medications I am currently taking, which are
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I understand that holding my mouth open during treatment may temporarily leave my jaw feeling stiff and sore and my make it difficult for me to open wide for several days. However, this can occasionally be an indication of a further problem. I must notify your office if this or other concerns arise.
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Consequences if no root canal treatment is administered
I understand that if I do not have root canal treatment, my discomfort may continue and I may face the risk of a serous, potentiallylife-threatening infection, abscesses in the tissue and bone surrounding my teeth and eventually, the loss of my tooth and/or adjacent teeth.
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Alternative treatments if root canal treatment is not the only solution.
I understand that depending on my diagnosis, alternatives to root canal treatment may exist which involve other disciplines in dentistry. Extracting my tooth is the most common alternative to root canal treatment. It may require replacing the extracted tooth with a removable or fixed bridge or an artificial tooth called an implant. I haved asked my dentist about the alternatives and associated expenses. My questions have been answered to my satisfaction regarding the procedures, their risks, benefits, and costs.
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I have been given the opportunity to ask questions and give my consent for the proposed treatment as described above
I refuse to give my consent for the proposed treatment(s) as described above and understand the potential consequences associated with this refusal.
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