Microcirugía de endodoncia o Apicectomía

Why Would I Need Endodontic Surgery?

En la mayoría de los casos, root canal treatment is sufficient to save a tooth with an injured or infected pulp and avoid extraction. De vez en cuando, sin embargo, non-surgical root canal treatment may not be enough to fully heal the tooth. En estas situaciones, Dr. Mendez and her associates may recommend endodontic surgery.

Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on standard X-rays but continue to cause persistent pain or infection. It can also be used to treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone. The most common surgical procedure used to save a tooth is an apicoectomía, también conocido como root-end resection. This modern procedure allows even complex cases to be treated successfully.

The advanced technique performed using the latest technology, biocompatible materials, and high-magnification surgical microscopes is referred to as endodontic microsurgery.

What Is an Apicoectomy?

The video above illustrates this procedure. During an apicoectomy, a small incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the underlying bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. The damaged tissue is removed along with the tip of the root. A root-end filling is then placed to seal the end of the root and prevent reinfection. The gum tissue is sutured, and the bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months, restoring function and comfort.

1. El tejido infectado

2. tejido extirpado

3. sutura colocada

4. La curación completa

¿Qué debo esperar después de una apicectomía?

Siguiendo el procedimiento, puede haber algo de molestia o hinchazón leve, mientras que la incisión sana. Esto es normal en cualquier procedimiento quirúrgico. Para aliviar las molestias, se recomienda un medicamento apropiado del dolor. Si usted tiene dolor que no responde a la medicación, por favor llame a nuestra oficina.