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Even if you’d be fine with a root canal, sometimes that option isn’t enough to help your tooth. An endodontist will often suggest an apicoectomy in those specific (and unique) cases. But what if you’ve never heard of this treatment<\/a>, and you don’t know when to get it? No need to worry; your Middleburg Heights practice has you covered. Just keep reading to learn when an apicoectomy is necessary, given how the procedure works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Context: What\u2019s an Apicoectomy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to grasp when apicoectomies are needed, you\u2019ll have to know what they are first. Why you need treatment won\u2019t make sense otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All in all, an apicoectomy is a procedure that treats an infection in the tip of a tooth root. It does so by removing said tip along with any surrounding infected tissue. Once the removal is done, treatment concludes by sealing the root with a filling. (This latter step prevents future infections.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though they bear similarities, an apicoectomy isn\u2019t the same as a standard root canal. The latter is performed through the infected tooth\u2019s crown, so it involves some dental drilling. In contrast, an apicoectomy reaches the infection through the gum tissue and bone near the root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Do Endodontists Suggest One?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In light of the facts above, endodontists only suggest an apicoectomy in rare cases. Examples of these include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Your Infection\/Inflammation Persists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While root canals are often enough on their own, they don\u2019t always work out. A patient\u2019s tooth infection (or inflammation) can sometimes persist even after the initial treatment. Should that happen, an endodontist may recommend an apicoectomy to remove the remaining infected tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When You Have Small Fractures or Cysts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By the time you seek treatment, your tooth\u2019s infection may have caused further issues. Perhaps it\u2019s spread beyond the root and created a cyst, or the root has developed a crack or fracture. In scenarios like those, an apicoectomy is usually the best solution. It can remove any-existing cyst and allow the bone to heal, or repair the cracked or fractured root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Retreatment Isn\u2019t Possible<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Root canal retreatment is the normal go-to when a tooth is \u201cre-infected,\u201d but there\u2019s always a chance it won\u2019t be possible. The patient may suffer from blocked or curved canals, calcium deposits that obstruct the dental team, etc. When such things happen, an endodontist can perform an apicoectomy to surgically remove the untreatable root portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While an apicoectomy isn\u2019t often necessary, you may well need one in the future. Therefore, make sure to remember the cases above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parkway Endodontics<\/a> is based in Middleburg Heights, OH. Led by Dr. Peyman Vaziri<\/a>, our practice has been smoothly and effectively saving teeth for over twenty years now. We do so through root canal therapy, apicoectomies, emergency dentistry, and more. If you have a tooth at risk of failing, come see us \u2013 we\u2019ll quickly help you! For more details or to book a visit, please contact us on our website<\/a> or by phone at (440)-243-7221<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Even if you’d be fine with a root canal, sometimes that option isn’t enough to help your tooth. An endodontist will often suggest an apicoectomy in those specific (and unique) cases. But what if you’ve never heard of this treatment, and you don’t know when to get it? No need to worry; your Middleburg Heights […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-94","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nCrucial Restoration: When is an Apicoectomy Necessary? - Parkway Endodontics Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An apicoectomy is necessary only under certain conditions. 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