Apical Resection

Apical resection is the surgical removal of the inflamed area at the tip of a tooth's root. It is performed when root canal treatment alone is not enough to clear the inflammation. It prevents the inflammation and bone loss from progressing. Apical resection can be performed on all teeth. If the root would be left very short after the procedure, or if in the lower jaw the operation could damage the nerve, extracting the tooth is more appropriate.