Apicectomies – ojasdentalclinic.com

🔬 Endodontic Surgery

Apicectomies (Root-End Surgery)

An apicectomy is a minor surgical procedure performed to treat infection at the tip of a tooth root. When a root canal alone cannot fully clean or seal the root end, apicectomy removes the infected tip and seals it from the outside — saving your tooth from extraction.

✓Removes infection at the root tip

✓Prevents need for tooth extraction

✓Stops recurring swelling or abscess

✓Preserves the natural tooth structure

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Root-End Healing Surgery

Removes the infected root tip and seals it, keeping your tooth healthy and functional.

✔ Benefits

Why Apicectomy Is Done

When a tooth infection persists even after root canal treatment, apicectomy offers a precise surgical solution by targeting and cleaning the very tip of the root. It helps preserve your natural tooth and prevents reinfection.

✔Removes small cysts or abscesses at root tip

✔Targets infection not accessible during RCT

✔Relieves chronic swelling or sinus tract

✔Preserves tooth aesthetics and function

✔Less invasive than extraction and replacement

✔Promotes healthy bone and gum healing

✔ Who Needs It?

When Is an Apicectomy Needed?

Apicectomy is usually recommended if infection or cyst remains at the root tip after a root canal, or if re-root canal treatment isn’t feasible.

✔Recurrent infection after RCT

✔Small cyst or abscess near root tip

✔Persistent swelling or discharge from gums

✔Cracked root tip or blocked canal

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Targeted Treatment

Treats only the affected root tip — saving your healthy tooth from full extraction.

✔ Procedure & Aftercare

How Apicectomy Is Performed

The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and is quick, safe, and effective. It focuses on cleaning and sealing the end of the root to stop infection permanently.

1Anesthesia: The area is numbed completely.

2Access: A small incision is made to reach the root tip.

3Cleaning: The infected tissue and root tip are removed.

4Sealing: The root end is sealed with biocompatible material.

5Healing: Gums are sutured; healing occurs within a few days.

Aftercare Tips

✔Use prescribed antibiotics and painkillers

✔Apply cold compress to reduce swelling

✔Eat soft foods for 2–3 days

✔Avoid touching or brushing the surgical site initially

✔Follow up for suture removal and healing check