Endodontic Surgery
Endodontic surgery may be recommended when inflammation or infection remains around the end of a root and cannot be predictably addressed with standard root canal treatment alone.
The most common endodontic surgery is an apicoectomy, or root-end surgery. The doctor accesses the root tip through the gum tissue, removes inflamed or infected tissue, and seals the end of the root.
Surgery is planned carefully using clinical findings and imaging. The doctor will explain why surgery is being considered, what to expect, and how follow-up care will work.
Careful planning
Imaging and diagnosis help determine whether surgery is appropriate and how it should be approached.
Microsurgical technique
Modern endodontic surgery uses magnification and focused instruments to treat the affected root area.
Follow-up
Post-operative care and follow-up imaging help monitor healing after surgery.