Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a medical procedure used to correct irregularities of the jawbones and teeth. It is typically performed to improve both the function and appearance of the jaw and face. Common reasons for jaw surgery: Malocclusion (bite problems): Misalignment of the teeth or jaw that affects proper biting, chewing, or spea...
Periapical surgery is typically carried out when a root canal treatment (endodontic therapy) has not been sufficient to fully resolve an infection or if the infection has recurred. It is generally done to save a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted. Common Types of Periapical Surgery: Apicoectomy (Root-End Resection): The most common form of peria...
Periapical surgery refers to a type of dental surgical procedure performed to treat problems at the tip of the root of a tooth, specifically in the area known as the periapical region. This region is the tissue surrounding the root of the tooth, and any infection or disease in this area can affect the tooth and surrounding bone. Indications for Periapical Su...
Root end surgery (also called apicoectomy) is a dental surgical procedure designed to address problems at the tip (apex) of a tooth’s root, particularly when a conventional root canal treatment (RCT) has failed or cannot fully resolve the issue. This surgery aims to save a tooth by removing infected tissue and sealing off the root’s tip to prevent further in...
Root end surgery, also known as apicoectomy, is a dental surgical procedure typically performed when a root canal treatment has failed or is not an option to save a tooth. This surgery involves the removal of the tip (or apex) of the tooth's root, along with any infected tissue in the surrounding area. It is generally considered a last resort to save a tooth...
