- Retreatment
- Apicoectomy (Endodontic Surgery)
- Endo Microscope
Retreatment
Here at My Dental, we are dedicated to providing the best care for our patients.
With proper care, your endodontically treated tooth will last as long as your natural teeth. Yet, pain may continue to exist or a tooth may fail to heal. Sometimes pain may occur months or years after treatment. If so, you may need an endodontic retreatment.
- Complicated canals were not detected during initial treatment.
- Curved or narrow canals weren’t treated.
- The restoration was not placed within the appropriate amount of time following the procedure.
- The restoration did not prevent saliva from contaminating the inside of the tooth.
New problems such as decay or a cracked or loose-fitting crown can also expose the tooth to new infection.
Retreatment involves the doctor reopening the tooth to gain access to the root canal filling material. The restorative material will be removed. The doctors will clean your canals and examine the problematic tooth. Once cleaned, the doctor will fill and seal the canals and place a temporary filling in the tooth.
If you have any questions about endodontic retreatment, don’t hesitate to contact one of our offices today.
Apicoectomy (Endodontic Surgery)
Here at My Dental, we understand the challenges that go along with endodontic treatment and are skilled in providing other services that address problems resulting from more complex issues.
Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth, which have injured pulp, from extraction; occasionally, this procedure will not be sufficient, and your endodontist may recommend surgery.
Endodontic surgery may be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on X-rays but manifest in pain in the tooth. This procedure may also be used to treat damage to the root surfaces or the surrounding bone.
An apicoectomy is a simple procedure in which an incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. Any damaged tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A filling is placed at the root-end to prevent reinfection, and the gum is sutured. The bone then heals around the root over a period of months, and full function of the mouth is restored.
After the procedure, you can expect some slight swelling while the incision heals. To alleviate any discomfort, an appropriate pain medication will be recommended. If you have pain that does not respond to medication, call our office right away.
If you have any questions about an apicoectomy or other endodontic treatments, don’t hesitate to contact one of our offices today.