Endodontic Microsurgery in Hanover, PA

What is endodontic microsurgery?

Endodontic microsurgery, often called an apicoectomy, treats infection at the tip of a tooth root when a standard root canal or retreatment cannot resolve it. Using a surgical microscope, Dr. Adams removes the infected tissue and seals the end of the root.

When is it recommended?

It may be recommended when canals are blocked or calcified, when a restoration cannot be removed without damaging the tooth, or when infection persists after previous treatment.

Recovery

Most patients return to normal activities within a day or two. Dr. Adams will explain aftercare and follow up to make sure healing is on track.