An apicoectomy is considered a minor dental procedure. It’s often performed on both adults and children to save a tooth. Here’s what you need to know. An apicoectomy is a common dental ...

An apicoectomy is done because sometimes, even after a root canal procedure, infected tissue can remain in the tiny branches of canal. This may lead to re-infection later or may prevent healing of ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. ***** Q: I recently went to the endodontist and was told my root canal from 15-plus years ago failed and that I could have an apicoectomy or ...

My dentist has suggested I visit a specialist for a Apicoectomy. However I feel that I will be spending a fortune, and be uncomfortable for a long time, when he may remove the tooth anyway after all ...

During apicoectomy, the root tip, or apex, and the infected tissue are removed. Then filling is done to seal the end of the root. An apicoectomy is performed using an operating microscope.

I have a failed root canal treatment that now has an infection. My dentist has suggested I visit a specialist for a Apicoectomy. However I feel that I will be spending a fortune, and be uncomfortable ...