Even though root canal therapy is very successful, surgery could be required in certain cases. An apicectomy, a small surgical operation, may be advised if inflammation or infection continue in the area surrounding the tooth’s tip. An apicectomy’s goal is to preserve the tooth by removing the infected and inflammatory tissue.
When the pulp—the tooth’s soft inner tissue—becomes inflamed or infected, a root canal is required. Deep decay, several dental treatments, or trauma to the tooth could all contribute to this. The injured pulp is removed during endodontic therapy. To further aid in tooth preservation, the tooth’s canals are then filled and cleansed. Nevertheless, in certain instances, nonsurgical endodontic therapy is insufficient to preserve the tooth. Your dentist or endodontist might advise surgery in such a situation.
Will there be pain during the process?
The process is comfortable; thanks to local anaesthetics. Of course, as the wound heals, you can have some pain or mild edoema. This is typical of any kind of surgery. To ease your suffering, we will prescribe the right kind of painkillers. You will receive detailed instructions for following the procedure from our endodontists. For any post-procedural issues or pain that does not go away with medication, give us a call. We are always at your service.