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    Apical Surgery

    An overview of endodontic surgery

    endo1Why would I need Endodontic Surgery? Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulp from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and your endodontist will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery 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 endo3surfaces or the surrounding bone may also be treated with this procedure. The most common surgery used to save damaged teeth is an apicoectomy or root-end resection.


    What is an Apicoectomy?
     The above diagram illustrates this simple procedure. An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. endo2The damaged or infected tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A root-end filling is placed to prevent reinfection of the root and a graft is placed in the void of the bone. Then the gums are sutured. The bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months restoring full function.

    endo4Following the procedure, there may be some discomfort or slight swelling while the incision heals. 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 contact our office Please see Post Surgery Instructions.

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