What Is Endodontic Surgery?
Endodontists can treat many oral health concerns using non-surgical procedures. However, certain situations require a more in-depth approach - including endodontic surgery. Whether it is to take a deeper look within the tooth or trying to save a tooth that may not have been able to be saved from a root canal, endodontic surgery can prove to be a positive next step.
Endodontic surgery can help to:
Uncover tiny fractures that weren’t visible in imaging.
Clean and seal up otherwise unreachable parts of the root canal.
Help to heal the tooth when endodontic retreatment was unable to do so.
Address any damage to the root surface or surrounding bone.
Benefits of Endodontic Surgery
Endodontic surgery comes with many benefits, including:
- Save a tooth, rather than extract it.
- Reduce the risk of serious health complications.
- The ability to maintain healthy and functioning natural teeth.
- Successful healing of teeth subject to persistent infections or inflammation.
Those who undergo endodontic surgery at Forest Lake Endodontics enjoy favorable outcomes.
Procedures Offered
Apicoectomy. This treatment is sometimes referred to as root end surgery because it removes the tip of the root and the surrounding tissue. It’s common if you have inflammation or infections of the root tip where it meets the jaw bone - after a root canal treatment.
Resorption. This procedure helps to replace the lost root structure due to resorption.
Hemisection. An endodontic surgery to remove part of an injured tooth or surgically amputate the fractured root.
Why Choose Forest Lake Endodontics?
When you are facing any type of oral surgery, including endodontic surgery, you want to feel confident that you have a highly-skilled dental professional to get you through it with ease. At Forest Lake Endodontics, our endodontists provide you with nothing but the best. With the help of advanced technology, these complex procedures are effective and successful.
Your needs are our priority. Let us help you find relief. Our compassionate team will ensure that you have the most comfortable experience - from the moment you walk through our doors and every step along the way.
FAQs
At Forest Lake Endodontics, our highly trained endodontist, Dr. Mary Ann Bunczak, DDS, and her skilled team are committed to delivering outstanding care and quality care for patients experiencing tooth pain or sensitivity in Forest Lake MN. Whether you need a root canal treatment, root canal procedure, or advanced endodontic surgery, our specialists use the latest techniques in endodontics to save your natural teeth and relieve pain. From accurate diagnosis of dental pulp issues to gentle endodontic procedures after trauma, we ensure every procedure is performed in a calm environment where even nervous patients feel relaxed and impressed by the amazing root canal experience we provide.
Our practice is a preferred provider for many insurance plans and is located conveniently to serve your family’s endodontic care needs. Whether you’ve been referred by your regular dentist or are searching for a trusted dentistry specialty on your own, we welcome new patients and are here to exceed your expectations. Our compassionate assistants, experienced doctors, and supportive office staff are dedicated to creating a positive atmosphere where everything is clearly explained and your treatment plan is tailored to you.
If you are experiencing tooth pain or have been advised you need dental surgery, don’t wait—schedule your consultation today. You’ll find that our commitment to gentle, amazing care and advanced residency training sets us apart. Contact us to set an appointment and see why so many patients are impressed by the difference at Forest Lake Endodontics.