What Is Apexification?
Apexification is a specialized endodontic procedure designed to stimulate the formation of a calcified barrier at the root tip of a child's tooth with an open apex, typically caused by trauma or severe decay. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim use advanced techniques to perform this procedure, ensuring the tooth is properly sealed to prevent infection and preserve its function. This treatment is particularly beneficial for younger patients with developing teeth, as it helps stabilize the root while maintaining the tooth's long-term health. If you're concerned about the health of your teeth or think you may need apexification, contact our office in Austin, TX to schedule a consultation.
How Is Apexification Performed?
Apexification is performed by first thoroughly cleaning and disinfecting the root canal to remove any infection or debris. Dr. Amin or Dr. Karim will then place a biocompatible material, such as mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), at the tip of the root to stimulate the formation of a calcified barrier. This barrier helps seal the root and allows the tooth to maintain its structural integrity. The process may involve multiple visits to ensure the canal is properly sealed and healing progresses as expected. Once the barrier is established, the tooth can be restored with a crown or filling to protect it from further damage and ensure long-term function.
What Are the Benefits of Apexification?
Apexification offers several important benefits for preserving the health and function of a tooth with an open apex. Benefits include:
- Stimulates the formation of a calcified barrier to seal the root tip
- Preserves the natural tooth, avoiding the need for extraction
- Prevents infection and further damage to the surrounding tissues
- Restores functionality, allowing the tooth to be used for chewing and speaking
- Provides a foundation for long-term restorative treatments, such as crowns or fillings
Austin Center for Endodontics Reviews
Fantastic experience. The communication with the office before my consultation and procedure was stellar. Upon my initial call, I was easily taken care of and scheduled by Patrick. My forms and any additional information was sent to me ahead of time. Check in was a breeze and the office was cozy and calm. Dr. Amin quickly assessed the problem area and explained the necessary root canal and the steps it would involve in an easy to understand manner. Dr. Amin and his assistant were professional, courteous, and very efficient. My consultation and treatment were complete in under an hour which I really appreciated as I was nervous for my first ever root canal. I really appreciate the care that is evident at this office and would definitely go back if ever needed. Thank y'all so much for your help!
Lovely doctor and staff who provide kind and compassionate care. Highly recommend!
Ketan Amin, DMD is the ONLY Endo I want to have work on my teeth! He is gentle, kind and thorough in explanation. His staff is also very kind and informative and sensitive to the pain that goes with needing a root canal. He and his assistant do everything to keep you as comfortable as possible during the procedure, and quick to answer any questions before and after. I was so relieved to be able to hold an appointment for a few days after I sensed a problem, awaiting a DDS to confirm. Dr. Amin has worked on 2 other teeth for root canals and I'm so grateful he was there for me again. Kudos to Austin Center for Endodontics.
Dr. Amin and staff were wonderful. I emailed them on the weekend and they called me on Monday morning with an appointment available immediately. I was so happy to have Dr. Amin help me with this tooth as he helped with 2 other teeth in 2015 and 2017. He is so gentle and a great dentist.
Went to my regular dentist for a semi annual appt and found one of my front teeth had gone dead and changed colors. They recommended Dr Amin. Called same day and got an appt for the next day to see Dr. Amin for consultation and treatment. Great customer service by his crew and great treatment by Dr. Amin. He came in and explained what probably happened to the tooth. Showed me again that it had no feeling to it and the root was dead. We went ahead with a root canal and we were all done in about 40 minutes! They were great!
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Restoring Tooth Health
Apexification is a specialized dental procedure that helps create a protective barrier at the root tip of a tooth with an open apex, often caused by trauma or decay. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Drs. Amin and Karim provide specialized endodontic care to preserve natural teeth and prevent further complications. If you'd like to learn more about apexification and how it can restore your dental health, contact our Austin, TX office today to schedule a consultation.