Endodoncy, known as root canal treatment, is the dental specialty that deals with the elimination of tooth pulp (nerve) and disinfecting of the roots.

Also known as root canal treatment, is the procedure that dentists use to remove – in part or in full – the pulp of the tooth and seal the pulp canal. The pulp is the innermost part of the tooth and is made up of a soft tissue that contains the nerves and blood vessels. The part of the duct that is inside the crown is called the pulp cavity, while the one corresponding to the root is called the reticular duct and is the one that connects to the maxillary bone.