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What is the apex of the tooth? Where is it located?
The apex is located at the end of the tooth root, a small hole that connects the blood vessels with the inner tooth pulp.
Each tooth root can have 1, 2 or more apices with diameters ranging from 0.3 to 0.4 mm. In cases where there are two or more apices, the apices with the larger diameter will be the main apices, the remaining apices are secondary.
Apical resection is a simple surgical procedure to remove the entire tip of the tooth root and the underlying tissue.
This technique is most commonly used to treat infections, cysts, and dental cysts when root canal treatment is considered unlikely to be successful.
In addition, there are some other cases that may also require tooth tip cutting, including:
Root canal instruments are broken or stuck in the root canal.
Occurrence of dental cyst
The root canal is too curved, making it impossible for root canal instruments to reach and clean thoroughly.
Therefore, if you still have pain after root canal treatment, you should see your doctor soon to check if root canal treatment is possible a second time.
If it is determined that a second root canal is not possible, the doctor may perform a root canal to treat the problem. Avoid leaving it too long as it may affect the entire tooth and surrounding bone tissue.
What is the root canal procedure like?
Root canal surgery is not a very complicated technique. The basic procedure will take place in the following steps.
Step 1 : Check the tooth tip
The doctor will conduct an examination and take X-rays to determine the cause of the problem the customer is experiencing.
If there is a cyst, inflammation or abscess at the tooth tip, the doctor will advise the customer on the technique of cutting the tooth tip.
Step 2 : Clean teeth and surrounding area thoroughly
Before cutting the tooth tip, the doctor will use specialized medical instruments to clean the tooth surface, remove plaque, food debris and tartar. To limit the risk of infection that may occur during surgery.
Step 3: Anesthesia & Opening of the gum and periosteum flaps
To ensure that the patient does not feel pain and is comfortable during the root canal procedure, the doctor will administer local anesthesia. The dosage of anesthesia depends on the individual’s condition, but is always within the prescribed range.
The doctor makes an incision in the gum to access the periosteum. Then he peels back the periosteum until the infected tissue is visible.
Step 4 : Remove infection
The dentist uses specialized instruments to remove infected tissue and clean out all bacteria around the tooth root.
Next, the doctor will cut off a section of about 2-3 mm from the tip of the tooth root (including the organs and tissues inside the tooth body).
Step 5 : Root canal filling
Finally, the dentist will use a filling material to seal and fill the cut tooth root. This ensures that the entire pulp and internal structure of the tooth are not exposed.
Step 6 : Stitch the wound
The doctor will suture the gum flap and complete the procedure for the patient. The doctor may then prescribe some pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications for the patient to use at home.
Is root canal surgery painful? Is it dangerous?
Root canal treatment has many benefits, but many people are still wondering whether root canal treatment is dangerous?
It is understandable that many people are worried about this issue. Because to perform this method, the doctor needs to use a scalpel to directly impact the tooth root to be able to remove the infection.
However, you do not need to worry too much about this problem. Because before performing, the patient is always anesthetized so the feeling of pain will no longer be a big problem.
In addition, medicine has developed very well, medical equipment is advanced and modern. In addition, if you perform tooth root cutting at reputable dental facilities such as Domin Dental, the people performing the procedure are all good, experienced doctors with solid skills.
Normally, a surgery only takes about 60 minutes and does not cause any pain or discomfort to the patient during or after the surgery.
Therefore, everyone can rest assured to refer to and apply this measure when necessary.
How long do root canals last?
The success of a root canal is also reflected in the number of years the tooth will last. Usually, after a root canal treatment, a tooth will become weaker and more susceptible to breakage, chipping or damage.
A study on the survival rate of apically resected teeth (total sample of teeth studied: 150) showed that: About ~49% of the teeth still survived after 10 years. The remaining teeth survived for 6-7 years.
Therefore, depending on each person’s constitution and care, the duration of the cut-tip tooth will vary. However, on average it will fluctuate from 6 to 7 years.
How much does it cost to cut the tip of a tooth?
The average cost of root canal surgery is not too expensive, because this is a relatively simple endodontic technique. Therefore, you just need to pay attention to choosing a reputable dental address to ensure safety.
At Domin Dental System, the cost of root tip cutting is 1,000,000 VND. If additional retrograde root canal filling techniques are needed, the price will be around 3,000,000 VND.
How to care after tooth root cutting
To ensure safety after root canal treatment and speed up wound healing, people need to take proper care of their teeth.
After surgery, you should avoid eating hard, spicy, hot, or chewy foods. Instead, eat foods that are easy to digest, soft, or liquid to avoid putting pressure on your teeth.
In addition, patients need to establish a reasonable rest regimen. Avoid excessive stress and limit heavy labor to help the wound have favorable conditions to recover.
In case of tooth swelling, pain, and discomfort after root canal treatment, you can regularly apply cold compresses to the outside of your face to feel more comfortable.
At the same time, you need to take medicine regularly according to your doctor’s instructions. The symptoms of swelling and pain will gradually improve and disappear about 2-3 days later.
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