Apicoectomy and Root-End Surgery

Root-end surgery in Dubai for selected teeth with persistent inflammation or infection around the root tip.

What Is an Apicoectomy?

An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that treats the area around the end of a tooth root. It may be considered when inflammation or infection persists after root canal treatment and cannot be adequately managed through conventional retreatment.

Assessment and Alternatives

The dentist evaluates the previous root canal, restoration, tooth structure and surrounding bone. Dental X-rays or three-dimensional imaging may be required.

Possible alternatives include nonsurgical retreatment, monitoring in selected circumstances or extraction. Surgery is considered only when the tooth has a reasonable restorative and periodontal prognosis.

How Is Root-End Surgery Performed?

After local anaesthesia, a small opening is made through the gum near the root. Inflamed tissue and a small part of the root tip are removed. The end of the canal may be prepared and sealed before the gum is repositioned with sutures.

Recovery and Risks

Temporary swelling, bruising or tenderness may occur. Possible risks include infection, bleeding, altered sensation, sinus involvement, gum recession, damage to nearby structures and failure to resolve the condition.

Follow instructions concerning cleaning, food, activity and prescribed medicines. Attend the scheduled review and suture-removal appointment.

Book a Root-End Surgery Assessment

Request an appointment at MID Dental Clinic in City Walk, Dubai.

Next step

Start with a consultation.

We examine, explain what we see, and recommend the least invasive option that works — with a written plan and price before anything begins.

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Common questions

Questions about this treatment.

It may be considered when inflammation or infection persists around a root tip and nonsurgical treatment cannot address it adequately.

Local anaesthesia is normally used to numb the treatment area.

Sutures are commonly used to reposition the gum and may require a scheduled removal appointment.

No. Surgery aims to retain a suitable tooth, but persistent disease or other complications can still require additional treatment.

City Walk, Dubai

Come in for a consultation.

Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 20:00. Tell us what is bothering you and we will tell you, honestly, what it will take to fix it.