Apicoectomies

An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure performed by an oral surgeon or endodontist to save a tooth when a root canal fails, involving the removal of the root tip and surrounding infection. Done under local anesthesia or sedation, the surgeon accesses the root through the gum, fills the tip, and stitches the area, typically taking 30-90 minutes

Key Details About Apicoectomy Surgery

• Purpose: To eliminate persistent infection or Inflammation at the root tip (apex) when a conventional root canal has failed or cannot be retreated.
• Procedure: An oral surgeon makes a small incision in the gum to access the infected root tip, removes it, cleans the area, and seals the root with a small filling (retro-fill).
• Providers: While often done by oral and maxillofacial surgeons are specialized for these surgical procedures.
• Recovery: Patients usually experience minor swelling