WHY WOULD I NEED ENDODONTIC SURGERY?
When a root canal won’t save your tooth, we perform an apicoectomy or root-end resection.
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Endodontic microscopic surgery with our Global Microscope can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on x-rays but still manifest pain in the tooth. Damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone may also be treated with this procedure.
Sometimes, a new problem can jeopardize a tooth that was successfully treated:
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New decay can expose the root canal filling material to bacteria, causing a new infection in the tooth.
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A loose, cracked or broken crown or filling can expose the tooth to new infection.
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A tooth sustains a fracture.
WHAT IS AN APICOECTOMY?
A microscopic surgery designed to save your tooth and restore full function.
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An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. The damaged tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A root-end filling is placed to prevent reinfection of the root and the gum is sutured. The bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months restoring full function.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER AN APICOECTOMY?
You can expect some discomfort or slight swelling during healing.
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This is normal for any surgical procedure. To alleviate any discomfort, an appropriate pain medication will be recommended. If you have pain that does not respond to medication, please call our office.
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