A minor surgical operation to remove infections or cysts following a root canal.
This form of oral surgery involves treating the tip of a root in a tooth. It is usually a last resort attempt to keep and retain a tooth.
The tooth usually has already had some attempts at Root Canal treatment previously. But for various reasons, the treatment has not been successful and continual infection has persisted.
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We can assess for this problem during a routine and comprehensive examination process. Often you may need to be referred for an Endodontic (Root Canal) Consultation.
Based on your signs and symptoms, the dentist will then take radiographs (x-rays) and evaluate what treatment possibilities may exist to save the tooth and remove any infection.
What Does the Treatment Involve?
This treatment is best carried out using local anaesthesia. We perform micro-surgical endodontic treatments using the latest grade of microscope. Nervous patient? We can help.
This gives us a greater depth of detail and allows us to do precision work.
The dentist will simply lift the gum and make a boney window in the bone, which sits directly above the tip of the root. This allows the dentist to access the root tip and take a closer look at the situation.
The dentist can then treat the root. Your dentist is also able to remove any infection or cyst present.
When the tip of the root is then “filled” with a biocompatible filling material. And the gum was replaced over. You may require some stitches (sutures).
This area will feel slightly sore, and you may need to take some painkillers. You may even get some post-operative swelling and redness.
If your symptoms continue, you may even be prescribed a course of antibiotics.
The tooth will then be closely monitored and re-evaluated during follow-up appointments. If the treatment has not been successful, then extraction may be your only option.
However, we will try very hard to ensure that we can save the tooth by giving it the best chance possible.
If you’re interested or have any further questions about apicoectomy, call our dental practice on 01992 827122, and we will be happy to help.
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