What Is an Apicoectomy?
What is an apicoectomy? A root-end surgery that saves a tooth when infection persists at the tip of the root even after a root canal. The endodontist lifts a small gum flap, removes the infected root tip, seals the root end, and stitches the gum — all under local anesthetic with a surgical microscope. 57 seconds.
Video Transcript
What is an apicoectomy — also called root-end surgery? Here's your treatment guide. Sometimes an infection persists at the very tip of a tooth's root, even after a standard root canal — when standard treatments aren't enough. We gently lift a small gum flap to access the root, remove the infected tip — about 3 millimeters — and clear away the inflamed tissue. A biocompatible filling seals the root end, and the gum is carefully stitched back into place. It's performed under local anesthetic using a state-of-the-art surgical microscope for micro-surgical precision. Most patients experience only mild swelling for a few days, managing easily at home. The result is a high success rate and lasting relief — saving your natural tooth. Silicon Valley Endodontics & Microsurgery, Sunnyvale, CA.