Burbank Endodontics<br />Artin Davoodian DDS
421 E Angeleno Ave, Suite 101
Burbank, CA 91501
Ph: (818) 559-2400
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Surgery (Apicoectomy)

Why would I need Endodontic Surgery? 

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Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulp from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and your endodontist will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on x-rays but still manifest pain in the tooth. Damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone may also be treated with this procedure. The most common surgery used to save damaged teeth is an apicoectomy or root-end resection.

What is an Apicoectomy? 

The above diagram illustrates this simple procedure. An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. The damaged tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A root-end filling may be placed to prevent reinfection of the root and the gum is sutured. The bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months restoring full function. 


Following the procedure, there may be some discomfort or slight swelling while the incision heals.  This is normal for any surgical procedure. To alleviate any discomfort, an appropriate pain medication will be recommended. If you have pain that does not respond to medication, please call our office or the emergency number given to you the day of treatment.
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