Apicectomy / Endodontic Surgery in Roorkee
Saving Teeth When a Standard Root Canal Isn't Enough
When a tooth continues to hurt, develops a small gum swelling, or shows a dark spot on X-ray months or years after a root canal, the infection may have settled at the very tip of the root. Apicectomy — also called root-end surgery or endodontic microsurgery — is a precise, minor surgical procedure to save that tooth instead of extracting it.
What is Apicectomy / Endodontic Surgery?
Our Approach & Solutions
Saves Your Natural Tooth
Apicectomy is often the only alternative to extraction when a previously treated tooth fails. Keeping your natural tooth is almost always the better long-term outcome.
Precision Microsurgery
We use magnification and fine microsurgical instruments for a minimally invasive approach with faster healing.
Biocompatible Root-End Seal
MTA (Mineral Trioxide Aggregate) is used to seal the root tip — the gold-standard material with a 90%+ long-term success rate.
Shorter Recovery Than Expected
Most patients return to work the next day. Sutures come out in a week, and the bone heals around the root over 3–6 months.
The Treatment Process
Diagnosis
A digital X-ray or CBCT scan confirms the persistent infection and maps the root anatomy.
Local Anaesthesia
The area is fully numbed for complete comfort.
Access
A small gum flap is lifted to expose the bone over the affected root.
Root-end preparation
The infected tissue is cleaned, the tip of the root is trimmed, and the end is sealed with MTA.
Closure
The gum is sutured back with fine stitches. A follow-up check is scheduled in one week.
Healing review
A follow-up X-ray at 3 and 6 months confirms bone regeneration around the root.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is apicectomy painful?
No more than a standard extraction. Local anaesthesia ensures complete comfort during the procedure. Mild swelling for 2–3 days is the usual post-op experience.
How successful is apicectomy?
Modern endodontic microsurgery has a documented success rate of 85–95% when performed correctly with MTA sealing.
How much does apicectomy cost in Roorkee?
Apicectomy at our clinic typically costs ₹6,000 – ₹12,000 depending on the tooth's position and complexity. We provide a written quote at consultation.