What Is Apicoectomy And Why It Is
Done?
Although root canal infections can be treated by conventional
root canal therapy, but in some cases when the infection persists after root
canal treatment or re-treatment, an APICOECTOMY
is considered to be important to solve the infection and treat the problem.
1.
What Does Apicoectomy Mean?
·
Apicoectomy is a microsurgical treatment
procedure where the very end of the tooth’s root (Apex) is removed along with
the infection attached to the root tip. The apex is sealed with a filling to prevent
micro leakage.
2.
What About Apicoectomy Procedure I Need
To Know?
·
The endodontic gives local
anesthetic to the already RCT treated tooth to numb the surgical site of the
patient.
·
The gum and bone is cut and lifted
to access and visualize the root tip/apex.
·
The root tip is resected and the
infected tissue is curetted. The end part of root canal is cleaned and sealed
with biocompatible sealer material. The endodontist then sutures the tissue
back in the original place.
3.
Does The Procedure Hurt?
·
The endodontist will give local
anesthesia to make sure that the treatment is painless and more comfortable.
·
Other than that, patients are
prescribed with appropriate pain medications to help ease the discomfort.
4. How Long Does The Apicoectomy Treatment Take?
·
The treatment is generally done in
single sitting appointment.
·
The procedure takes about 1-2 hours
depending upon the tooth location and complexity of the roots.
5. If The Patient Doesn’t Want The Treatment?
·
If the patient is not willing for
the treatment, then the tooth needs to be extracted and an implant can be
surgically placed to replace the missing tooth.
Root Canal and
Cancer
ü
In new studies, Researchers found that patients had a
45% reduced risk of cancer with multiple Endodontic Treatments.
Till date, there is no valid, scientific evidence that
proves any link between root canal-treated teeth and disease elsewhere in the
body.
A
2013 study published in a journal found that a patient’s risk of cancer doesn’t
alter after a root canal therapy. Researchers also found that patients with
multiple endodontic treatments had a 45% reduced risk of cancer.
There
are also few myths about Root Canal Treatment shared by a large section of
people onto which we would like to shed some light.
1.
MYTH –The Root
canal treatment is painful.
ü TRUTH – In fact Root canal treatment doesn't cause pain, it
actually relieves it.
2.
MYTH – Root
canal treatment makes you ill/sick.
ü TRUTH – There is no substantial, scientific valid proof which
links root canal-treated teeth and disease elsewhere in the body.
3.
MYTH – An
excellent substitute to root canal treatment is extraction of the tooth.
ü TRUTH – Saving your natural teeth, is always the ultimate best
option if the tooth is not damaged beyond repair.
4.
MYTH – Root
canal therapies often requires many visits, wasting your precious time.
ü TRUTH – Now due to introduction of advanced technologies, Root
canal therapies can be completed in one or maybe two appointments.
ü TRUTH – Teeth are not always painful that require root canal
therapy.
We at Dr. Sachdeva Dental Institute And
Implant Center try to leave no question unanswered.
We
practice endodontics with dental microscope which provides enhanced
visualization and access to the most difficult angles of the teeth, mouth and
jaws, and allows for a better and more accurate diagnosis and treatment.
It significantly
improves quality of treatment and improved after treatment results.
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