Endodontic and Implantology Associates
Endodontics
6080 Hellyer Ave, Suite 150, San Jose CA 95138
408-224-8266
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Apicoectomy Surgery San Jose CA

Why Would I Need Endodontic Surgery?

Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with an 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 (also called periradicular surgery, root-end surgery, or a root-end resection).

What is an Apicoectomy?

The video on the right 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 re-infection 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 San Jose endodontist office.

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Endodontic and Implantology Associates

6080 Hellyer Ave, Suite 150 • San Jose, CA 95138
Phone: 408-224-8266 • Fax: 408-224-5701


Ray Shirani DDS, Kriss Ghafourpour DDS, and Nidhi Prakash DMD specialize in dental implants, root canals, sedation dentistry, repairing broken teeth
and bone grafting

For the communities of San Jose, Campbell, Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Serreno, Santa Clara, Milpitas, and Fremont CA.

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