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Fájdalommentes gyökércsúcs eltávolítás fogmentés

ROOT TIP REMOVAL

WHY DO YOU NEED TO REMOVE TOOT ROOT?

If there is still an active inflammatory process around the root apex of a root-treated or even multi-rooted tooth, the root apex that sustains inflammation should be removed. In this case, in surgical excavation, 3 mm of the root tip is cut off and stuffed retrogradely with a special bioceramic filling material.

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Root apex removal is a dental rescue procedure designed to prevent bridge or implant interventions.

BENEFITS OF REMOVING THE ROOT TIP

  • the tooth is saved, you can still participate in the chewing function

  • 2/3 of the tooth root is retained so the jaw dimension around the tooth can be preserved

  • success rate of root apex removal after unsuccessful multiple root canals 95%

  • after successful intervention, inflammatory bone deficiency around the root recovers

DISADVANTAGES OF ROOT TIP REMOVAL

  • can only be performed in a surgical procedure

  • 1/3 (3mm) of the tooth root is removed, thus reducing the load capacity of the tooth

CONTRAINDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR REMOVAL OF THE ROOT TIP

  • if the stability of the tooth after root apex resection is in doubt

  • if the tooth has high mobility due to inflammation of the periodontal

  • if the root apex is covered by anatomical formulas that may increase surgical complications

  • if the number of permanent teeth in the mouth is small and the root apex resected tooth would not help the complete oral rehabilitation of the patient

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PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF ROOTS, PROTOCOL

1. Meeting

Preliminary examinations and planning, specialist consultation, we provide a CT referral to get a more accurate picture of the jawbone and the extent of inflammation.

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2. Meeting

During anesthesia, the root apex (3mm) of the tooth is removed in a lobular excision and the remaining root of the tooth is filled retrogradely with bioceramic material. The average duration of the intervention is usually 15-25 minutes.

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3. Meeting

In case of surgical removal, return to suture collection.  

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WHAT TO DO AFTER REMOVING THE ROOT TIP?

  • on the intervention side, the face should be iced, 20 minutes of icing - 20 minutes of rest

  • we give painkillers

  • we add antibiotics if needed

  • alcohol and smoking should be avoided

  • the scar should not be aspirated at the site of intervention

  • if bleeding occurs at the site of the procedure, it should be bitten on a wet tissue and left there for 20 minutes, if the bleeding does not stop after this, please call our office

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