What Is Surgical Endodontics?
Surgical endodontics is performed to address complex issues within the tooth's root and surrounding tissues that cannot be treated effectively with a traditional root canal. At Austin Center for Endodontics, Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim offer this advanced treatment to help preserve the natural tooth and restore dental health. Surgical endodontics is typically recommended when there is persistent infection, injury, or other complications that require surgical intervention to ensure long-term tooth function and health. It aims to eliminate infection, promote healing, and save the tooth from extraction. To learn more about surgical endodontics and if it can help restore your oral health, contact our Austin, TX office.
How Is Surgical Endodontics Performed?
Surgical endodontics is performed by making a small incision in the gum tissue to access the tooth's root and surrounding tissues. First, Dr. Amin or Dr. Karim will carefully examine the affected area and clean out any infection or damaged tissue. In some cases, they may remove a portion of the root or surrounding bone if it is infected or causing problems. After the damaged tissue is removed, the area is thoroughly cleaned and sealed to prevent further infection. The gum tissue is then sutured back into place, and a follow-up appointment is scheduled to monitor healing.
What Are the Benefits of Surgical Endodontics?
Surgical endodontics offers several benefits for patients with complex root or tissue issues that cannot be treated with a standard root canal, including:
- Preservation of the natural tooth
- Relief from pain caused by infection or damage
- Prevention of tooth extraction
- Successful treatment for inaccessible root areas
- Restoration of tooth function and health
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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Surgical Endodontics for Tooth Pain
If you're experiencing pain or discomfort due to issues with the root or surrounding tissues of your tooth, surgical endodontics at Austin Center for Endodontics could be the solution you need. Surgical endodontics is offered by Dr. Ketan Amin and Dr. Arif Karim is performed when traditional root canal therapy isn't enough to address deep infections or damage that affects the root or other critical tooth areas. Surgical endodontics is necessary for treating issues like persistent infections, root fractures, or when standard treatments aren't successful. Don't let dental pain linger — reach out to our Austin, TX office to learn how we can help restore your oral health.