Question 1

About the treatment

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Apicoectomy, also known as retrograde root canal treatment or root-end filling, is an endodontic surgical procedure whereby a tooth's root tip is removed and a root end cavity is prepared and filled with a biocompatible material.

Question 2

What is involved in the procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

During an apicoectomy, a very small incision is made to open the gum tissue near the troublesome tooth. With the underlying bone exposed, the doctor uses a special microscope and advanced equipment to remove the infected tissue along with the end of the root tips.

Question 3

Who is the right doctor for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

The right doctor to consult for Apicoectomy is an Endodontist or a Dental Surgeon.

Question 4

What is the usual success rate for this procedure

Dr. Savin Yadav · Accepted Answer

Usually, the success rate is high and varies between 86-92%.

Question 5

What is Apicoectomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Apicoectomy is the procedure where the inflamed gum which is present at the end of root of tooth is removed while its top is remain in place, it is also called as root-end resection because it works on the end of your root.

Question 6

When do you need apicoectomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

An apicoectomy is needed when the root canal treatment does not solve the issue, if you have undergone root canal but you still have pain and swelling then you need apicoectomy and the tooth becomes infected or painful for months after standard root canal.

Question 7

Is an apicoectomy more painful than a root canal?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Apicoectomy is more invasive and painful than root canal surgery and its recovery time is more.

Question 8

How long does it take to recover from apicoectomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

It will take around six weeks to completely recover and the sutures should be completely dissolve but healing from apicoectomy takes longer time. Some patients heal only after few months, depending on the complexity of surgery it will take around six months to fill the new tissue.

Question 9

Are the results of the treatment permanent?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

The results of the treatment are known to be permanent  patients find this procedure find it very easy to recover from the surgery and with a little care of your teeth, there are no further signs of the infections associated with it.

Question 10

How painful is an Apicoectomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Apicoectomy causes some discomfort, you may have some minor bleeding which does not anesthesia.  It&rsquo;s normal to have some minor bleeding after your procedure since your gums are cut and stitched, but this should go away after 1 to 2 hours. You can manage pain and inflammation with anti-inflammatories.

Question 11

Who cannot go for apicoectiomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Your dentist might not perform an apicoectomy if your root is fused or the tooth is beyond repair. In these cases, your tooth might need to be pulled into

Question 12

How much time is needed to do apicoectomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Apioceotomy takes around 30 to 90 minutes to complete under local anaesthesia.

Question 13

Who performs apicoectomy?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Apicoectomy are being done by dentist.

Question 14

How apicoetomy is being done?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

First x ray of the teeth and jaw is taken. Small cuts are being made in your gums near the tooth and the bone is examined and the infected tissue is being removed. If necessary then the end of the root is being cut and the tip of the root canal is sealed and few stitches are made to help in healing of gums with time the bone will heal around the root.

Question 15

What is the cost of tests for Apicoectomy Surgery?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Before going for Apicoetomy surgery, your dentist will recommend you to undergo some basic tests such as tooth x rays and some blood investigations such as CBC, BT, CT and INR. Your dentist may also prescribe you to undergo some procedures such as tooth cleaning and you may be advised to do brushing and flossing.

Question 16

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the package?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

There is no as such need of any medicines, only antibiotics and painkillers are given for five days. The medicines cost will be provided to you in the package but if you have decided to get your medicines from somewhere else then you have to pay for it.

Question 17

How long the patient has to stay in hospital after the surgery?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Apicoectomy is a day care procedure it doesn&rsquo;t require any hospital stay you can go home on the same day after surgery.

Question 18

Is there any post- treatment expense after apicoectomy surgery?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

The surgery is completed within 30 minutes to one hour and after the surgery you can go home. Apicoectomy surgery involves making an incision in the gums mainly at the root end of the tooth, the root end of the tooth is trimmed and the infectious pockets are removed  and the tip of the root end are filled and sealed and flap is stitched. After surgery patient will have pain and swelling at for maximum three days after surgery and after three days swelling starts subsiding. You have to visit your dentist after seven days of your surgery to get your stitches removed; dentist will take an x ray to see whether the site is healing properly or not. You have to visit your dentist every month because the new tissue will take around six months to completely form.

Question 19

Does insurance cover the treatment?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Even though apicoectomy is not a major procedure but some of the insurance companies do cover the cost of the apicoectomy procedure.

Question 20

Are there any alternative options for Apicoectomy ?

Abhishek · Accepted Answer

Some of the alternative options for Apicoectomy procedure includes having the affected tooth extracted. You can get your implant done or a bridge  installed to restore the look and function of your tooth.

Apicoectomy Cost In Istanbul

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Apicoectomy.

What is the cost of tests for Apicoectomy Surgery?

Are the pharmacy and medicines cost included in the package?

How long the patient has to stay in hospital after the surgery?

Is there any post- treatment expense after apicoectomy surgery?

Does insurance cover the treatment?

Are there any alternative options for Apicoectomy ?

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Frequently Asked Questions Related to Apicoectomy

Before the Procedure (3 Questions):

1 What is Apicoectomy?

2 When do you need apicoectomy?

3 Is an apicoectomy more painful than a root canal?

During the Procedure (3 Questions):

1 How much time is needed to do apicoectomy?

2 Who performs apicoectomy?

3 How apicoetomy is being done?

Post the Procedure (4 Questions):

1 How long does it take to recover from apicoectomy?

2 Are the results of the treatment permanent?

3 How painful is an Apicoectomy?

4 Who cannot go for apicoectiomy?