Apicoectomy

Introduction of Apicoectomy

Apicoectomy or Root-End Resection, is the process through which the root tip and its surrounding infected issues of an infected tooth is removed. Generally, Apicoectomy is done when inflammation or infection persists after root canal treatment. An apicoectomy is also called endodontic microsurgery because the procedure is performed under an operating microscope.

Procedure of Apicoectomy

At first the tooth is numbed and the gum is lifted to expose the root end and the underlying bone of the tooth. The root end is removed with all infected adjoining tissues. In the next step of Apicoectomy, the end of the root canal is sealed with a root end filling. The gum is repositioned and dissolvable stitches are done to hold it back till it's healed.

Length of Apicoectomy

The procedure for Apicoectomy takes 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the location of the tooth and the complexity of the root structure

Side Effects of Apicoectomy

After the surgery is done, the area should be iced for 10 to 12 hours. The normal side effects are bruising and swelling of the area. There can also be some pain in the area after Apicoectomy. To avoid additional pain, brushing, and rinsing, eating crunchy food should be avoided till it is healed. There can also be numbness in that area due to the post surgery trauma. Stitches are removed two to seven days after the surgery and the swelling disappears by 14 days of Apicoectomy.

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