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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.
Dental experts at the Apollo Hospitals offer Apicoectomy
Surgery for the patients. Medical Tourism India in association
with Indian Holiday offers online information on Apicoectomy
offered by Apollo Hospital. For further details, please
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