{"id":5656,"date":"2025-09-02T12:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/que-es-una-apicectomia-y-por-que-se-realiza\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T13:26:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:26:39","slug":"what-is-an-apicoectomy-and-why-is-it-performed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-and-why-is-it-performed\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an apicoectomy and why is it performed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5656\" class=\"elementor elementor-5656 elementor-5638\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d78ecd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d78ecd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2aec172\" data-id=\"2aec172\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc432a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc432a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes, an infection settles at the tip of a tooth&#8217;s root and becomes incredibly persistent. The discomfort doesn&#8217;t subside, and concern about the future of that tooth begins to grow. Is extraction the only way out? Fortunately, no.<\/p><p>It is precisely for these specific cases that a procedure called an apicoectomy exists.<\/p><p>Although its name may sound complex, its goal is very simple and powerful: to eliminate the infection at the root (pun intended) and preserve your natural tooth. So that you can perfectly understand what we&#8217;re talking about and feel completely at ease, we have prepared this guide. Here, we will explain why it&#8217;s done, how it&#8217;s performed, and what to expect during recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-97b5bbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"97b5bbd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75ffbc7\" data-id=\"75ffbc7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67c7ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67c7ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Points to Understand What is an apicoectomy and why is it performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-291b11b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"291b11b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To begin, let&#8217;s break down the basic concepts in a very visual and easy-to-understand way. Think of this as the &#8220;executive summary&#8221; of an apicoectomy.<\/p><ul><li><p><b>What exactly is an apicoectomy?<\/b> Imagine your tooth&#8217;s root is like the tip of a pencil. An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure where we remove the tip of that root (the apex) along with the surrounding infection. Then, we seal the root canal to prevent future infections. It is, in essence, a second chance for your tooth.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>When is it necessary?<\/b> Generally, we resort to it when a previous root canal treatment (<a href=\"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/endodontics-in-panama\/\">endodontics<\/a>) has failed to completely eliminate the infection. Sometimes, the root&#8217;s anatomy is complex, with small canals that cannot be fully cleaned with traditional endodontics, and the infection persists or reappears.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>Is it a complicated surgery?<\/b> Not at all. Although it has the word &#8220;surgery&#8221; in it, it is considered a minor and very common procedure in the field of endodontics. It is performed right here in our clinic with local anesthesia, so you won&#8217;t feel any pain during the procedure.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>Who performs it?<\/b> This procedure is the specialty of an endodontist, who is the dental expert in everything related to the inside of the tooth (the pulp and the roots).<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1a62057 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1a62057\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-254ff71\" data-id=\"254ff71\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab99873 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ab99873\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Step-by-Step Process: Your Guide to an Apicoectomy\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c29767 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c29767\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We want you to come to your appointment with complete confidence. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;ll explain the entire process in detail, from planning until you go home with a healthy smile.<\/p><h4><b>1. Preliminary Steps: Planning is Key<\/b><\/h4><p>Before the procedure, the most important thing is to have an accurate diagnosis.<\/p><ul><li><p><b>Consultation and Diagnosis:<\/b> First, we will have an appointment to evaluate your case. We will talk about your symptoms and review your history.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>Advanced Imaging:<\/b> We will use digital X-rays and, in many cases, a cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan. This 3D technology gives us an exact map of your tooth&#8217;s root, the canals, and the infection. This allows us to plan the surgery with pinpoint precision.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>2. During the Procedure: Comfort and Precision<\/b><\/h4><p>On the day of the procedure, you are our priority.<\/p><ul><li><p><b>Local Anesthesia:<\/b> We will apply local anesthesia to the area to ensure you feel absolutely nothing. You will feel the same numbness as you would for a filling.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>The Procedure:<\/b> Once the area is numb, the endodontist makes a tiny incision in the gum to access the tip of the root. Using microsurgical instruments, the infected tissue and the tip of the root are removed. Finally, the end of the root canal is cleaned and sealed. To finish, the gum is sutured with very fine stitches.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h4><b>3. Recovery: Care for a Quick Healing<\/b><\/h4><p>Recovery is usually quite fast and with minimal discomfort. We will give you all the instructions in writing, but here is a summary of the main points:<\/p><ul><li><p><b>Controlling Swelling:<\/b> Mild swelling is normal. Applying an ice pack to your cheek during the first few hours helps a lot.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>Medication:<\/b> We will prescribe analgesics to control any discomfort and, if necessary, antibiotics.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>Soft Diet:<\/b> For the first few days, opt for soft, cold foods like yogurts, soups, or smoothies. Avoid chewing on the treated side.<\/p><\/li><li><p><b>Gentle Hygiene:<\/b> You can brush your teeth as normal, but be very careful around the surgical area. We will recommend an antiseptic mouthwash.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>In about a week, we will schedule an appointment to remove the stitches and check that everything is healing perfectly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9e39f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9e39f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-557b5e2\" data-id=\"557b5e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffb8cf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffb8cf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dentalonepanama.com\/en\/contacto\/\">Do you still have questions or want a second opinion on your case? At Dental One, we are here to help you. A timely evaluation is key.<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f3025b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f3025b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c385cd6\" data-id=\"c385cd6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7f667 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c7f667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Apicoectomy\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf6c20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bf6c20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We have compiled the questions our patients ask most often at the clinic.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd1c7ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"dd1c7ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2311\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2311\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does an apicoectomy hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2311\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2311\"><p>No. During the procedure, you will be completely anesthetized and will not feel any pain. Post-operative discomfort is mild and is managed very well with the analgesics we will prescribe.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2312\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2312\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long is the total recovery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2312\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2312\"><p>Most patients return to their normal activities the next day. The swelling and discomfort usually disappear within a few days, and the complete healing of the bone can take a few months, although you won&#8217;t notice it.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2313\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2313\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What can I eat after the procedure?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2313\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2313\"><p>We recommend a soft, cold diet for the first 24-48 hours. Avoid hard, crunchy, or very hot foods that could irritate the area.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2314\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2314\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is an apicoectomy my only option?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2314\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2314\"><p>If an endodontic treatment has failed, the alternatives are usually to repeat the root canal treatment (if feasible) or to extract the tooth. The great advantage of an apicoectomy is that it allows us to save your natural tooth, which is always our first choice.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2315\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2315\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the success rate of this procedure?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2315\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2315\"><p>An apicoectomy, when performed by a qualified endodontist with the proper technology, has a very high success rate, exceeding 90%. It is a safe and predictable procedure.<\/p><p>We hope this guide has been a great help to you. Remember, the best tool against fear is information. We are here to take care of you!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes, an infection settles at the tip of a tooth&#8217;s root and becomes incredibly persistent. The discomfort doesn&#8217;t subside, and concern about the future of that tooth begins to grow. Is extraction the only way out? Fortunately, no. It is precisely for these specific cases that a procedure called an apicoectomy exists. 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