Surgical Endodontics in Bluffton, SC

Surgical endodontics refers to specialized procedures designed to address issues that cannot be resolved with non-surgical root canal treatment. This approach involves accessing the underlying bone and root tip to treat infection or inflammation directly. It is often the best option for locating hidden canals or small fractures, removing calcium deposits, and treating damaged root surfaces, providing a definitive solution to save your tooth.

Choosing surgical endodontics can provide significant advantages for your long-term dental health. Our team ensures you receive the most effective treatment for your specific needs.

• Definitive Problem Solving: When a conventional root canal is not enough, surgery allows us to directly see and treat the source of the infection at the root's tip. This resolves persistent issues and prevents them from recurring.

• Preserving Your Natural Tooth: The primary goal is to save your tooth from extraction. This maintains your natural smile, preserves jaw bone structure, and avoids the need for more complex and costly replacements like bridges or implants.

• Enhanced Comfort and Diagnosis: We use state-of-the-art technology, including CBCT 3D imaging, for a highly accurate diagnosis. Paired with our specialized anesthesia techniques, like The Wand STA, we ensure your procedure is as comfortable as possible.

An apicoectomy, also known as root-end surgery, is the most common type of surgical endodontic procedure. It is recommended when a traditional root canal treatment has not been sufficient to resolve an infection or if re-treatment is not a viable option. The goal of an apicoectomy is to save a tooth that would otherwise need to be extracted.

During the procedure, we make a small incision in the gum tissue to expose the bone and the underlying infected tissue. The very tip of the root is removed, along with any infected tissue. A small filling is then placed at the end of the root to seal it, and the gums are sutured back into place. Thanks to our advanced CBCT imaging and gentle anesthesia techniques, the procedure is precise and comfortable for our patients.