What is root canal surgery?- A brief overview
Root canal surgery or endodontic surgery is a vital minor surgical procedure to save the previously RCT-treated tooth. Root canal treatment is a non-surgical treatment that has a high success rate. In some instances, conventional root canal treatment is not a feasible option. In such cases, we have to intervene surgically to save the tooth. We at Advanced Dental Clinic Delhi have a team of RCT experts who are proficient in handling all kinds of complicated root canal anatomies and challenges to perform a successful endodontic surgery.
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What is root canal surgery?
Root canal surgery is a surgical way of saving the tooth when a conventional root canal is not feasible or has failed. It is a painless surgery performed under local anaesthesia in which the tooth is cleaned retrospectively from the root portion. The primary aim of the surgery is to save the tooth and avoid extraction.
Indications of root canal surgery
When a tooth does not heal properly after a conventional root canal therapy, sometimes, the canal is blocked or narrow, making the conventional treatment difficult. Retreatment cases where it is not feasible to treat the tooth in a conventional manner. Cases with an apical lesion fail to respond with conventional RCT.
What Does RCT Surgery Involve?
The most common type of root canal surgery is apicoectomy. During this procedure, we open the gums near the tooth apex and clean it retrospectively before sealing it. Other root canal surgeries address root repair, tiny fractures, and hidden fine canals.
How to proceed?
Before planning the root canal surgery, our team will evaluate your current dental status. The tooth concerned will be examined clinically and radiologically. The clinical and radiographical analysis helps better understand the tooth’s condition. This, in turn, helps us plan the surgery better.
The procedure is done under local anaesthesia and is absolutely painless. Though it is a minor surgical procedure, you can resume your daily activities immediately after the surgery. There are some aftercare instructions which you need to follow for a speedy recovery.
After anaesthesia, a small incision is made, and the root is exposed. The cleaning process takes place in a retrospective manner from the root end. After a thorough cleaning, the root is sealed with a biocompatible material, and the soft tissues are stitched back. You are advised to return after 7 days for suture removal and follow-up.
Benefits of root canal surgery
- Saves the natural tooth
- Prevents tooth extraction
- Helps in retreating complex cases where conventional RCT is not feasible
- It can treat root surface deformities
- Helps in managing instrument separation cases
Conclusion
Root canal surgery is an important minor surgical procedure that helps manage cases where conventional therapy fails. To know more about your eligibility for the process, it is in your best interest to get a complete examination done with our experts at Advanced Dental Clinic Delhi