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A root end surgery, also known as apicoectomy, apicectomy, retrograde root canal treatment or root-end filling, is an endodontic surgical procedure whereby a tooth's root tip is removed and a root end cavity is prepared and filled with a biocompatible material. It is an example of a periradicular surgery.
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The procedure
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Before any work is done, you’ll be given a local anesthetic to numb the area around the affected tooth.
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After the root tip is removed, the root canal inside the tooth is cleaned and sealed with a small filling to prevent future infection. Your dentist or endodontist may then take another X-ray to make sure your tooth and jaw look good and that there are no spaces where a new infection could take hold.
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During the procedure, your dentist or endodontist cuts through your gum and pushes the gum tissue aside in order to reach the root. Usually just a few millimeters of the root are removed, as is any infected tissue surrounding the root.
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The tissue will then be sutured (stitched), so your gum can heal and grow back in place. Your jawbone will also eventually heal around the filling at the end of the root. You shouldn’t feel much, if any, pain or discomfort during the procedure.
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The Advantages of an Apicoectomy Treatment
Apicoectomies Can Relieve Your Tooth Pain
One of the simplest advantages of an apicoectomy is that once complete, you will most likely no longer suffer the tooth pain you’ve been enduring. The inflamed or infected tissue will have been removed, and you’ll have the full functionality of your tooth restored.
It Can Prevent Further Health Complications
If you don’t tend to your infected tooth, the infection may spread, and that can mean serious consequences for your health. Tooth infections can spread to your neck, your face, and in certain instances to other parts of the body. They can even cause a blood infection which can be deadly.
It Will Preserve Your Original Tooth
The only alternative to an apicoectomy treatment is extraction, which can lead to several dental issues, including jaw degeneration, painful chewing, and shifting teeth. A missing tooth or teeth can also affect the appearance of your smile, which can be detrimental to your self-confidence.
The Recovery Process Is Short
The recovery process for an apicoectomy treatment is rather quick. Most people find that they can return to their everyday activities within 24 hours, and for the most part, the pain and discomfort associated with this procedure are relatively mild.
