The apicoectomy is performed using minimally invasive microsurgery.
An apicoectomy is performed when an inflammation at the root tip needs to be treated and the tooth has already undergone (repeated) root canal treatment, or when renewed root canal treatment through the crown is not possible – for example, in teeth restored with a root post or a newly made crown. In addition, a fractured instrument or calcified (obliterated) canals can prevent complete preparation and disinfection of the canal system, making an apicoectomy necessary.
The alternatives to an apicoectomy are complex and costly root canal retreatments or extraction of the tooth. In our practice, the apicoectomy is performed in a minimally invasive, microsurgical manner using state-of-the-art ultrasound-driven precision instruments. This minimally invasive approach reduces post-operative discomfort, shortens surgery time, and – depending on the study – almost doubles the success rate compared to the conventional technique, to over 90%.