What is apicoectomy?
Apicoectomy is a dental procedure in which the tip of the tooth root is removed by cutting in the gums and replaced by a small filling. This procedure is usually used to treat persistent infections that resist by another root treatment such as root canals, and can sometimes be used instead of the root canal if the dentist feels that it is necessary. Apicoectomy can be performed by endodontists, dentists who specialize in root or oral surgeon diseases. After reviewing images and discussing the patient situation, the dentist can offer apicoectomy as an option. The advantage for apicoectomy is that the infection solves its removal, which can reduce oral pain and future visits to the dentist. The use of dental amalgam to fill the gap that remains removed by the root should also prevent recurrence of infection.
The procedure of apicoectomy takes about 30 minutes. A specialist who performs a procedure is a toothAR, who received further training in oral surgery. Endodontists and oral surgeons will receive approximately two to three years of other training after qualifying as dentists to learn about the specific problems that surround oral surgery. Patients are usually referred to an oral surgery provider by a general practitioner who believes that apicoectomy is a good choice for the patient.
Many patients take oral pain due to apicoectomy. Drugs are usually provided, along with the instructions for subsequent care that are designed to maintain the patient comfort and reduce the risk of infection. Special flushing and sunscrets with salt water or antibacterial solutions can be used to maintain the mouth, and the patient may be advised to make some dietary restrictions, such as avoiding hot and crunchy food while healing the place.
In some cases, several small stitches can be used to close the apicoectomy site.Whether the stitches are used, the patient must go to a subsequent meeting for an oral surgeon or an endodontist to confirm that he is healing the place correctly. X -rays will also be carried out to check the treatment procedure inside the jaw. When the patient is recommended by apicoectomy, he should ask what alternatives and what kind of pain and healing time are to expect.