Precise surgical care for the cases where non-surgical retreatment isn't enough.
An apicoectomy treats infection or inflammation at the very tip of a tooth's root, after non-surgical retreatment isn't possible or hasn't resolved the problem. It's a precise, targeted procedure aimed at saving the tooth as a last option before extraction.
Dr. Osmond performs endodontic surgery using a surgical microscope and CT scan imaging for precise visualization and planning. You’ll leave with clear aftercare instructions, and we’ll keep your dentist informed every step of the way.