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For one of a myriad of reasons, the healing process that normally takes place in and around an endodontic tooth may not take place. When this occurs, only two options remain. Attempt to surgically treat the area by surrounding the end of the tooth's root and the end of the root itself, or by removing the tooth.
This treatment is quite difficult technically for the dentist, but it is actually quite simple for the patient. Using local anesthetic, the area to be treated is thoroughly numbed so there is no discomfort for the patient. The gum tissue in the infected area is lifted, and the root of the tooth is carefully inspected. If the root is not fractured, the area of infection surrounding the root is thoroughly cleaned. If required, the seal on the end of the root can then be enhanced. The tissues are closed with a stitch or two, and the process is complete.
Healing takes place over the next several weeks, and if successful, the patient’s pain will go away.
Two of our Doctors, Dr. Evan Tetelman and Dr. Jeffrey Young, are experienced in this type of surgical root canal therapy. If they feel that the patient’s particular situation warrants treatment by an endodontic specialist, our office has made arrangements with several exceptional specialists to provide the necessary treatment.
If you feel the need to discuss this type of therapy with any of our doctors, please give the office a call (440) 461-8200 or leave us a message on the message center.
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