The endodontic surgery is called periapical surgery or root-end resection or apicoectomy. After local anesthetic, a small incision is made near the gum-line and access is gained to inflamed or infected area. The tip of the root is resected, rest of the root is cleaned with an ultrasonic instrument, and a root-end or retro filling is placed to seal the canal. Finally, a few stitches are placed to close the incision and follow up appointment is made to assess and evaluate the healing.

Watch this video to learn how endodontists perform surgery to treat an abscess or infection and save your tooth.