Overview of Endodontic Surgery
The goal of a root canal is to fully remove the infection from your tooth, but the tooth roots have multiple tiny branches where bacteria may remain or come back. If your tooth gets re-infected after you have had a root canal done, our team of board-certified endodontic specialists typically recommend an apicoectomy. An effective solution, an apicoectomy takes out any infection in the gum and bone near the tooth's root, plus the affected tip or tips. Also known as a root-end resection or endodontic microsurgery, an apicoectomy may save the upper area of the tooth and avoid disturbing a dental restoration (crown or bridge).
The Apicoectomy Process
To begin the treatment, local anesthesia will be applied to needed areas. Sedation methods can be added based on the complexity of your treatment or for dental anxiety and fears. We will start by creating an incision through the gum tissue to reveal the tooth's root. Any infected tips and surrounding tissue will be addressed before the area is thoroughly cleaned. To make sure the infection is completely removed, a dental dye will highlight tooth cracks. As soon as your tooth is sealed, we can close the gums using sutures.
Western Mass Endo Reviews
Dr. Shapiro and the staff that work here are amazing. Every single day they are faced with emergencies on a multitude of levels. Most people are coming to them in pain and in need of immediate services. The service provided to me by the staff was excellent. Each interaction was done in a thoughtful way and with the utmost care. I received excellent follow up check-ins.Dr. Shapiro is a straight shooter and does not waste any time. He will talk to you about your tooth and lay out all of your options. He talked me through the steps that he was going to do. He really cares about the success of his procedures and wants the best outcomes for his patients.The location is easy to get to. Plenty of parking. The facilities are clean, inviting, and welcoming.I would recommend Western Mass Endo, West Springfield to anyone in need of their services. I am very grateful.
Dr. Shapiro is an amazing Endodontic specialist. He has great demeanor, is very patient oriented, cares about your well being.I highly recommend Dr. Shapiro to anyone looking for a top root canal specialist.
This place is amazing. I went in and within 45 minutes I was out. I didn’t feel pain. I had other root canals done in other places that took four hours. and I felt pain .but this place is outstanding. I gotta go back for another root canal and I know I’m not gonna feel no pain cause I already know how good they are
Dr. Odierna and his staff were wonderful! The anticipation of getting a root canal was much worse than the actual procedure. He explained everything and put me at ease. He has an excellent chair-side manner.
Went in on an emergency appointment for evaluation on a molar ended up getting a root canal which was done by Dr Scott. While I’m not nuts about dental visits, I have to say that this man certainly knows what he’s doing. Within 20 minutes of being in the chair, my pain was gone, and he was taking care of business. Now two days later I am still pain free and moving on with life. Very happy to have found this wonderful place. Thank you Dr.Scott!!!!
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Recovering From an Apicoectomy
After an apicoectomy, a member of our team may write a prescription for antibiotics or pain medication. You can use cold compresses or ice packs to reduce inflammation for the first day following your procedure. You might experience some numbness, soreness, or bruising for 3 – 5 days. One of our endodontic specialists will talk to you about further instructions for your recovery period.