Apicoectomy
Why would I need endodontic surgery?
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 Dr. Marmo 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.
What is an apicoectomy?
The video above 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 is 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. Microsurgical techniques allows us to make a minimal incision to access the root apex. The surgical operating microscope, providing both illumination and magnification, plays a central role in today’s success of apical microsurgery.
1. Infected Tissue
2. Tissue Removed
3. Suture Placed
4. Healing Complete
What should I expect after an apicoectomy?
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.
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Microscopic root canal! Dr. Marmo is so thorough, gentle, easy. To have an endodontist of this caliper in our area is priceless!
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Highly recommended. I should have been coming here all along.
- Christian A
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Dr.Marmo was friendly and attentive, ensuring he answered any questions prior to beginning procedure. Overall, it was very “easy” and he did an excellent job. His assistant was wonderful as well and staff were courteous. Thanks.
- Rebecca O
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Amazing experience highly recommend this practice, no no discomfort did not feel anything...not even a pinch when novacane was administered . Very very clean, comfortable friendly knowledgeable staff and pleasant environment. Thank you for my fabulous experience.
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Amazing precision. Great communication of the issues and how the treatment would address it. Great follow up as well.
- Abad R
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Very good service
- Ron R
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Painless procedure, very well explained during first visit. Dr. Michael and Fran worked wonderful together
- Tom G
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Dr is wonderful and makes you feel at ease for the procedure. The staff is great
- Donna C
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Great experience and friendly staff. Very professional. I was very nervous but ended up fine and felt no pain at all. Will recommend to anyone in need of a root canal!
- Erin B
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I have been coming to Dr. Marmo for years. Every visit has been a pleasant experience and the office is a quiet low stress environment which is especially helpful when you are having surgery. I have always felt that I am in capable hands with the doctor and his staff with any procedure.
- Kathleen G
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Easy and painless
- Laurie r
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A easy and painless procedure
- R R
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Pain free procedure and the utmost consideration for the patient’s well being.
- Elaine C