Apicoectomy vs Apicoectomy
Considering Apicoectomy or Apicoectomy? Here's a detailed comparison of both treatments to help you make an informed decision.
| Apicoectomy | Apicoectomy | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | An apicoectomy removes the tip of a tooth's root along with infected tissue when a root canal alone cannot resolve the infection. It saves the tooth by eliminating the source of infection. | An apicoectomy removes the tip of a tooth's root along with infected tissue when a root canal alone cannot resolve the infection. It saves the tooth by eliminating the source of infection. |
| Recovery Time | 1-2 weeks | 1-2 weeks |
| Average Cost | $500-$1,500 | $500-$1,500 |
| Procedure Steps | Pre-surgical imaging; Local anesthesia; Root tip removal and retrograde filling; Suturing | Pre-surgical imaging; Local anesthesia; Root tip removal and retrograde filling; Suturing |
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