What is Apical Resection Treatment?

The surgical removal of the inflamed area at the root end of the tooth in the bone is called Apical Resection. In some cases, root canal treatment alone is not enough to relieve inflammation. The abscess at the root ends continues to grow and destroy the bone. In such cases, the damaged tissue and the root tip must be surgically removed. In other words, Apical Resection should be applied to the patient for an effective solution.

In what cases is apical resection performed?

 

Apical Resection should be performed by a specialist dentist in the following cases;

• When there is a cyst in the tooth roots,

• When the root canal treatment cannot be carried out completely due to a structural or morphological disorder of the tooth root,

• if an instrument is broken during root canal treatment,

• if it is absolutely necessary to remove the broken tool,

• if the patient's pain persists despite root canal treatment,

• In cases where one third of the tooth root is broken in the bone

Then Apical Resection procedure is applied.

How is Apical Resection Surgery Performed?

Apical resection is performed with local anesthesia. The operation generally takes 30 minutes. A small incision is made in the gums, where infected tissues are reached and the area is cleaned. It is then sutured and closed. After these procedures are done correctly, the infection will heal in a short time. Then, over time, new bone tissue is formed

What Should Be Considered After Apical Resection Surgery?

 

• In order to prevent bleeding after the operation, the applied tampon should be kept for half an hour.

• Nothing should be consumed for 2 hours after the operation.

• Food and beverages consumed afterwards should be warm.

• Avoid hot and hard foods and drinks.

• Solid foods should not be consumed before the effect of the anesthesia is completely gone.

• After the procedure, ice should be applied to prevent swelling.

• Ice should be applied externally to the treated area every 10 minutes for 1 day.

• After the operation, prosthesis should not be placed on the tooth for 3-4 months, and excessive force should not be exerted on the tooth.

• There might be a slight swelling and pain after the operation. In this case, painkillers and antibiotics prescribed by the doctor should be used.

• Oral hygiene should be provided by using mouthwash and tooth brushing.

• The treated area must be kept clean.