Surgical Endodontics

Question 1

when to re-treat vs do surgery

Answer 1

Depends where the problem is located:
Canal –> re-treat
Apex –> surgical root canal

Question 2

done for localized and fluctuant swollen areas, incision to open soft tissue to drain exudate and relieve pressure

Answer 2

incision

Question 3

surgical access into hard tissue (drilling into bone) for the release of exudate and pressure

Answer 3

trephination

Question 4

used in surgical RCT where access to the pulp is through the apical aspect of the tooth

Answer 4

periapical microsurgery