What Is an Apicoectomy?
An apicoectomy, or root-end surgery, is a minor surgical procedure performed when a root canal treatment fails to eliminate a persistent infection. The procedure involves removing the infected tip of the tooth’s root and sealing it to prevent further complications. This allows you to keep your natural tooth rather than opting for extraction and replacement.
When Is Apicoectomy Recommended?
When chronic infection or cyst persists after root canal treatment
When traditional retreatment isn’t possible due to tooth anatomy or previous restorations
To avoid full extraction of a structurally sound tooth
Benefits of Apicoectomy
Stops infection at the source
Allows you to keep your natural tooth
Less invasive than extraction and implant placement
Procedure Process
At PerioClinik, a surgical microscope allows Dr. Fokam to perform very minimally invasive apicoectomies with thorough curettage/removal of any surrounding infection.
01. Local Anesthesia is Applied
Sometimes oral or IV sedatives can also be used to achieve a higher state of relaxation depending on the needs of an individual patient. Local anesthesia is used to make you comfortable.
02. Small Incision is Made
An incision is made in the gum near the tooth to expose and eliminate inflamed/infected tissues.
03. Root Tip Removal
The tip of the tooth’s root is removed.
04. Sealing & Filling
The end of the root canal is sealed with a small filling.
Pre & Post Op Instructions
Download our pre-operatory and post-operatory instructions for your Apicoectomy procedure.
