Apicoectomy in Tamil Nadu
Removal of the tip of the tooth root and surrounding infected tissue when root canal treatment has failed.
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Types of Apicoectomy
The classic approach removes the root tip along with any infected tissue and seals the canal from the root end with a retrograde filling. Modern endodontic microsurgery uses an operating microscope and ultrasonic instruments for greater precision and higher success, replacing the older traditional loupe-based technique. The choice depends on the tooth's location, root anatomy, and the extent of infection.