Apicoectomy Lancaster PA
Why would I need Endodontic Surgery?
Generally, a root canal is all that is needed to save teeth with injured pulp from extraction. Occasionally, this non-surgical procedure will not be sufficient to heal the tooth and your endodontist will recommend surgery. Endodontic surgery can be used to locate fractures or hidden canals that do not appear on x-rays but still manifest pain in the tooth. Damaged root surfaces or the surrounding bone may also be treated with this procedure. The most common surgery used to save damaged teeth is an apicoectomy or root-end resection.
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What is an Apicoectomy?
The video on the right illustrates this simple procedure. An incision is made in the gum tissue to expose the bone and surrounding inflamed tissue. The damaged tissue is removed along with the end of the root tip. A root-end filling is placed to prevent reinfection of the root and the gum is sutured. The bone naturally heals around the root over a period of months restoring full function.
1. Infected Tissue
2. Tissue Removed
3. Suture Placed
4. Healing Complete
Following the procedure, there may be some discomfort or slight swelling while the incision heals. This is normal for any surgical procedure. To alleviate any discomfort, an appropriate pain medication will be recommended. If you have pain that does not respond to medication, please call our office.
Keystone Endodontics
Patient Review by Andrea A
Very professional and thorough treatment.
- Andrea A
Patient Review by Linda A
Since my appointment was an emergency visit, I appreciate the staff working with me to schedule an appointment as quickly as possible. While having the procedure, I felt very confident about Dr. Kobeski's skill and expertice.
- Linda A
Patient Review by Pam D
Dr Kobeski and staff are very caring and professional. I would certainly recommend this practice.
- Pam D
Patient Review by Pam D
I certainly would recommend this office to friends and family.
- Pam D
Patient Review by Harriet L
To say I was fearful going in for my root canal is an understatement. My dentist recommended Dr. Kobeski highly so although I had to wait an extended period for my appointment I chose to wait until Dr. Kobeski returned to the office. I was not disappointed. I was impressed with the added safety measures and high level of competence I experienced. The office also exudes positive energy with relaxed professionalism. The 3 stars I gave was for the waiting time to get my appointment but the actual day of my appointment timing was expeditious. My appointment was 2 pm I was walking back to the chair at one minute past 2 pm. I had 2 root canals finished at about 4:30 ( I requested to have both done in one day and had to wait for scheduled patient but was accommodated to have both root canals done on right and left sides) and went to work that night at 11 pm with no pain or swelling. Thank you Keystone Endodontic for taking care of me because that is how I felt, taken care of, and I have confidence in the work done to not be problematic in the future due to the attention and expertise paid.
- Harriet L
Patient Review by Jan N
Dr. Kobeski and his staff were wonderful. They were all very kind, friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I felt well taken care of during my visit for a root canal.
- Jan N
Patient Review by Bernadette B
I wouldn't go anywhere else.
- Bernadette B
Patient Review by Suesan S
Very friendly...put me at ease... no pain
- Suesan S
Patient Review by Madelyn V
Great Music in the office!!!
- Madelyn V
Patient Review by Scott G
It was an overall great Doctors visit! The staff and Dr. Kobeski,DMD were very prompt, thorough, and friendly. I felt very well taken care of.
- Scott G
Patient Review by Jason D
Always a great Time!
- Jason D
Patient Review by Corrine R
Fast service and friendly and kind staff!
- Corrine R
Patient Review by Jennifer B
Dr. Kobeski and his staff made my experience relaxing. I nearly fell asleep during my root canal!
- Jennifer B
Patient Review by Kara F
Very friendly staff. Dr K is very straigtforward about prognosis, and did an excellent job. Thank you!
- Kara F
Patient Review by Wolfgang H
Impressed with kindness, personability, friendliness, and transparency. Thank you!
- Wolfgang H
Patient Review by Jennifer M
Wonderful staff!! Super friendly and inviting. Would reccommend to anyone!
- Jennifer M
Patient Review by Natasha H
Awesome experience as far as dental work goes, the singing was a great distraction, thank you much. I wish you also did basic dental Thank you so much.
- Natasha H
Patient Review by Rebecca R
Amazing service
- Rebecca R
Patient Review by Abigail C
Amazing! Everyone was always kind, and kept asking if I was okay!
- Abigail C
Patient Review by Sarah P
Love the atmosphere. Everyone was very friendly and curteous.
- Sarah P