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A precise surgical procedure designed to save your natural teeth when traditional root canal treatment fails, by removing the infected root tip to ensure long-term dental health and hygiene.

Scientific name: Apicoectomy Root-End Surgery

A microsurgical procedure involving the removal of the tooth's root tip and surrounding inflamed tissue, followed by sealing the root end to prevent reinfection and preserve the natural tooth.

Apicoectomy Root-End Surgery - Save Your Natural Teeth
Service type Minor Dental Surgery
Duration 45-90 minutes
Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

  • Local anesthesia
  • Root-tip and infected tissue resection
  • Retrograde root-end filling
  • Necessary intraoperative X-rays

Medical Service Information

Indications for Surgery

  • Failure of conventional root canal treatment
  • Persistent infection or abscess at the root tip
  • Presence of fine fractures in the root tip area
  • Difficulty reaching the canal due to crowns or bridges

Procedure Steps

  • Local anesthesia to ensure a pain-free experience
  • A small incision in the gum to access the bone and root
  • Removal of the infected root tip and surrounding tissue
  • Cleaning and sealing the root end with a special filling
  • Suturing the gum to allow the tissue to heal

Recovery and Aftercare

  • Use cold compresses to reduce swelling in the first 24 hours
  • Adhere to prescribed antibiotics and painkillers
  • Avoid hard or very hot foods for the first few days
  • Maintain oral hygiene while avoiding the surgical site directly

Conditions & Notices

  • Inform the dentist about chronic diseases or blood thinners
  • Avoid strenuous physical activity immediately after surgery