Endodontic treatment is kind of dentistry, which involves treatment of root canal and apicoectomy. Endodontic surgeries are performed by experienced endodontist. These doctors must have minimum two years of advanced education and training in root canal surgeries, techniques and some other procedures.
Endodontic Surgery, Root Canal
Endodontic surgeries are prescribed for diagnostic purposes, canal cleaning and treating purposes. For example, if patient experiences pain ant persistent symptoms of teeth disease and x-ray does not show any signs of disease, endodontic surgery can be used for examination the root of tooth. In this way the problem can be founded and the suitable treatment be prescribed. As it was mentioned before, endodontic treatment also is used for the cleaning and shaping tooth canal. If the tooth has calcification process, endodontist can clean and seal the tooth canal with special instruments.
Endodontic surgery is also necessary when patient feels pain for months. Special endodontic treatment can save the teeth and remove the symptoms of teeth disease. Moreover, if patient has damaged root surfaces or injured surrounding bone tissue, experienced endodontist can help.
Endodontic Surgery, Apicoectomy
Apicoectomy is the most common surgical procedure, which is performed by endodontist. This procedure is root-end resection. During this procedure the gum tissue is opened near the tooth with a purpose to see the underlying bone and remove the inflamed tissue.
