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Sometimes also referred to as a root-end resection, an apicectomy removes the end or tip of the root of the tooth, while leaving the top of the tooth in-tact. Often performed after a root canal treatment, which treats and removes infection in the interior of the tooth, apicectomies only deal with the tip of the tooth root. At Mere Dentistry, our highly qualified and skilled team are able to carry out this specialist treatment in-practice.
Apicectomies are performed when there is infection at the very end/tip of the tooth root. This infection can sometimes occur if a root canal treatment fails to heal correctly and instead becomes re-infected. In such cases, apicectomies are carried out so that we can save the natural tooth and avoid a tooth extraction.
Apicectomies are also sometimes necessary to save a tooth that has been injured due to an accident, leading to the tooth becoming cracked or fractured. In such cases, an apicectomy can save the natural tooth and avoid the need for an extraction and subsequent replacement.
We’ll always first apply a numbing agent and a local anaesthetic, so you’ll be comfortable throughout the procedure.
Most apicectomies can be carried out in just one appointment.
After the anaesthetic wears off you may experience some pain at the site of treatment. An anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen should be able to help with this.