{"id":659203,"date":"2024-03-11T10:19:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/endodontistemonteregie.ca\/microchirurgie-endodontique-apectomie\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T09:29:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T14:29:36","slug":"endodontic-microsurgery-apectomy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endodontistemonteregie.ca\/en\/endodontic-microsurgery-apectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Endodontic microsurgery (apectomy)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is an apectomy?<\/h2>\n

Following a consultation including 3D imaging, the endodontist may recommend apical microsurgery if your tooth is showing inadequate healing or a new infection.<\/p>\n

During the procedure, the endodontist will use micro-instruments to remove the infection and the problematic root tip to gain access to your old root canal. He will then remove the obturating material present in the root tip and proceed to place a retrograde obturation to adequately seal the root canal system of the problem tooth.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Indications for treatment<\/h2>\n

Apectomy is generally recommended when the endodontist determines that:<\/p>\n