Apex resection
What does the treatment involve?
An apex resection is a surgical procedure in which the root tip of a tooth, along with inflammatory tissue, is removed. This is done when a root canal treatment has not produced complete results.
How does the treatment proceed?
Anaesthetic
The procedure takes place under local anaesthesia, so that the area to be treated is completely numb. As a result, you will experience no pain during treatment and the procedure will be as comfortable as possible.
Access
The surgeon makes a small opening in the gum and slides it aside. A drill is used to access the root tip.
Treatment
Inflammatory tissue is removed and the root tip is shortened. This is sealed with a filling material if necessary.
Adhesion
The wound is sutured with dissolvable sutures. An X-ray is usually taken immediately after the procedure for verification.
Check
Success is usually assessed after about six months via an X-ray to see if the jawbone has recovered.
Other information
Possible complications
With molars in the upper jaw, there may be a temporary connection between the mouth and nasal sinus (see antrum perforation)
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