Root end resection

Root end resection is a procedure that saves teeth with chronic inflammation around the root when root canal treatment alone has proved insufficient. We remove the focus of infection and allow the bone to heal fully.

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Painless treatment

Effective anesthesia and comfort at every stage of the visit.

Post-treatment care

Clear recommendations, follow-up checks, and constant contact with the clinic.

What does root end resection involve and when is it needed

The procedure involves removing the inflammatory lesion along with the end portion of the tooth root and tightly sealing the canal from the apex side. It is performed when the periapical lesion does not heal after root canal treatment, when retreatment is impossible, for example due to a post-core, or when there is an insurmountable obstacle in the canal.

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What does root end resection involve and when is it needed

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What does root end resection involve and when is it needed

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Course of the treatment at Mabel Clinic

The resection is preceded by precise radiological diagnostics, which allow for the accurate location of the lesion. Under local anaesthesia, the doctor obtains a small access point through the gum, removes the inflammatory focus and the root tip, and seals the canal with a biocompatible material. Gentle techniques and fine sutures limit tissue trauma, ensuring that healing is smooth and predictable.

Recovery and chances of saving the tooth

After the procedure, swelling and tenderness may persist for a few days, which can be alleviated by cold compresses and prescribed medication. Stitches are removed during a follow-up visit, and bone reconstruction is monitored on subsequent X-rays. A properly performed resection offers a good, long-term prognosis and avoids tooth extraction as well as the costs of replacing a missing tooth.

Recovery and chances of saving the tooth

Recovery and chances of saving the tooth

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Other treatments in this category

Simple tooth extraction

Atraumatic extraction of a tooth that can no longer be saved, performed gently and under full anaesthesia, with a focus on fast healing.

Removal of impacted wisdom teeth

Surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth retained in the bone or gum, planned on the basis of radiological diagnostics and performed under anaesthesia.

Root end resection

The procedure of removing an inflammatory lesion along with the tooth root apex, allowing the tooth to be preserved when root canal treatment has proven insufficient.

Cyst operations

Surgical removal of jawbone cysts, performed precisely and safely, with healing monitored during post-operative visits.

Frenectomy

A short procedure to cut an abnormal labial or lingual frenulum, improving speech, facilitating hygiene, and supporting gum health in children and adults.

Bone grafts

Reconstruction of the missing bone using a bone substitute material or the patient's own bone, most commonly as preparation for implant treatment.

Maxillary sinus lift (sinus lift)

A procedure that increases the bone height in the posterior region of the maxilla, enabling the safe placement of implants despite bone loss.

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