An apicoectomy is a minor surgical procedure that’s sometimes recommended when a tooth doesn’t heal after a root canal and retreatment isn’t the best option.
During the procedure, the tip of the root and the surrounding infected tissue are removed while keeping the rest of the tooth in place.
Not everyone who has a root canal will ever need an apicoectomy. It’s reserved for specific situations when it’s the best way to save the tooth.
If this procedure is recommended, we’ll explain exactly why and answer all of your questions before treatment.