When a tooth is threatened by severe decay, periodontal disease, or damage from an injury, a skilled endodontist must make a judgment call concerning the course of treatment. If the pulp of the tooth is infected or inflamed, a root canal is often the only way to save the tooth. During a root canal procedure (or endodontic […]
Here is the main reason for root canal failure that will lead to either retreatment or even worse extraction.
We’ve all heard of root canals, but are you familiar with an apicoectomy? An apicoectomy is a term for endodontic surgery on the tip of a tooth root. This procedure is most often done with a root canal has failed and endodontic retreatment is not possible. There are many reasons an apicoectomy may be necessary, […]
