Experiencing pain, swelling, or repeated infection even after a root canal can be frustrating. Many patients in Vijayawada are surprised to learn that a tooth can still be saved — even when root canal treatment hasn’t worked.

At YOUR DENTIST Advanced Dental & Maxillo-Facial Centre, Vijayawada, we offer apicoectomy (root-end surgery) — a precise surgical procedure designed to remove infection at the root tip and preserve your natural tooth.

What Is Apicoectomy and When Is It Needed?

Apicoectomy is recommended when:

• Infection persists after root canal treatment

• Root canal retreatment is not possible

• A crown or post blocks canal access

• A cyst or chronic infection forms at the root tip

• Pain or swelling keeps recurring

Instead of removing the tooth, apicoectomy treats the infection from the root end, making it possible to save the tooth.

Common Symptoms Seen in Vijayawada Patients!

Patients commonly visit us with:

• Pain while biting

• Recurrent gum swelling or abscess

• Pus discharge near the tooth

• Tenderness months after root canal

• Infection seen on X-ray without pain

These symptoms indicate infection at the root tip that needs surgical management.

Why Choose a Maxillofacial Surgeon for Apicoectomy?

Root-end surgery involves:

• Working close to bone, nerves, and sinuses

• Removing infected bone tissue

• Sealing the root end precisely

This is why apicoectomy should be performed by an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with surgical expertise and advanced imaging support.

How Apicoectomy Is Performed at YOUR DENTIST Vijayawada?

Our approach includes:

✔ Detailed Diagnosis

• Clinical examination

• Digital X-rays

• 3D CBCT scan to locate infection precisely

✔ Painless Surgical Procedure

• Local anesthesia (sedation if needed)

• Small gum incision

• Minimal bone removal

• Removal of infected root tip

• Root-end sealing with biocompatible material

✔ Post-Surgical Care

• Clear recovery instructions

• Medication support

• Follow-up visits to ensure healing

The procedure usually takes 30–60 minutes.

Is Apicoectomy Painful?

No.Patients do not feel pain during surgery due to anesthesia.Post-operative discomfort is mild and typically resolves within a few days.

Most patients return to routine activities within 1–2 days.

Recovery and Healing

• Mild swelling for 2–3 days

• Soft food diet initially

• Avoid heavy chewing on the treated side

• Stitches dissolve or are removed

• Bone healing continues over several months

With proper care, healing is smooth and predictable.

Why Patients in Vijayawada Trust YOUR DENTIST?

• Experienced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

• Advanced CBCT-based diagnosis

• Minimally invasive surgical techniques

• Focus on tooth preservation

• Sterile surgical environment

• Clear communication and patient education

Our goal is always to save natural teeth whenever safely possible.