{"id":2975,"date":"2026-06-15T13:59:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T12:59:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/?p=2975"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:05:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:05:53","slug":"do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you know what an apicoectomy is and why it matters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/#What_is_an_apicoectomy_and_when_is_it_performed\" >What is an apicoectomy and when is it performed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/#How_is_root-end_resection_performed_and_is_it_painful\" >How is root-end resection performed and is it painful?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/#How_long_does_an_root-end_resection_take\" >How long does an root-end resection take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/#If_you_are_still_wondering_what_an_apicoectomy_is_how_successful_it_is_and_what_postoperative_recovery_looks_like%E2%80%A6\" >If you are still wondering what an apicoectomy is, how successful it is, and what postoperative recovery looks like&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/#Instructions_after_an_apicoectomy\" >Instructions after an apicoectomy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/do-you-know-what-an-apicoectomy\/#Why_should_you_not_be_afraid_of_an_apicoectomy_and_oral_surgery_in_general\" >Why should you not be afraid of an apicoectomy and oral surgery in general?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>What is an apicoectomy?<\/strong> It is an oral surgical procedure that involves removing the apex \u2013 the tip of the tooth root \u2013 together with the pathological process located within and around it. If your dentist recommends an apicoectomy, it is because it is the only alternative to tooth extraction.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em>You should not postpone the decision to undergo an apicoectomy because the infection around the tooth may spread and cause very serious dental problems.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_apicoectomy_and_when_is_it_performed\"><\/span>What is an apicoectomy and when is it performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An <strong>apicoectomy<\/strong> is also known as <em>root-end resection<\/em>. Dentists perform this procedure to treat infections and pathological processes affecting the tooth root when conventional <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-interventions\/endodontics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>endodontic treatment<\/strong><\/a> has failed to eliminate the problem.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2979\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2979\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2979 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-2.jpg\" alt=\"what is an apicoectomy dr veselinovic 2\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2979\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Dr. Veselinovi\u0107 dental clinic, apicoectomy (before and after)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote><p><em>An <strong>apicoectomy<\/strong> is therefore the last opportunity to avoid tooth extraction, as well as potential complications involving other teeth and the jawbone.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When performed correctly, this procedure preserves the natural function of the tooth and maintains the aesthetics of the jaw for many years.<\/p>\n<pre>Read more: <strong>Modern machine endodontics can save your tooth! &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_root-end_resection_performed_and_is_it_painful\"><\/span>How is root-end resection performed and is it painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oral surgeons usually perform the procedure under local anesthesia and, in exceptional cases, under conscious sedation (for patients with specific psychological or physical conditions).<\/p>\n<p>Using specialized instruments, the <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/our-team\/dr-ilija-veselinovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>oral surgeon<\/strong><\/a> makes an incision in the gum tissue, accesses the tooth root, and removes the infected pulp and root tip. At the same time, the surgeon removes the cyst (pus-filled sac) that has developed in the surrounding tissue. After resecting the root tip, the surgeon cleans the root canal and seals it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biomaterial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>biocompatible<\/strong><\/a> filling material (gutta-percha) to prevent bacterial penetration and reinfection. The patient then undergoes a new <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-interventions\/x-ray-diagnostics-radiology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>radiographic examination<\/strong><\/a> to verify the postoperative condition of the tooth and jaw.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2978\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2978\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2978 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-3.jpg\" alt=\"what is an apicoectomy dr veselinovic 3\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2978\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Dr. Veselinovi\u0107 dental clinic, apicoectomy (before and after)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although this description of an apicoectomy may sound intimidating, the procedure itself is not. First of all, the patient is under anesthesia and does not feel any pain.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, highly experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>oral surgeons<\/strong><\/a> at Dr Veselinovi\u0107 dental clinic perform the procedure. They have successfully completed hundreds of similar surgeries. That is why you can feel completely confident when entrusting them with the health of your teeth and jaws.<\/p>\n<pre>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/what-is-surgical-exposure-of-impacted-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>What is surgical exposure of an impacted tooth? &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_an_root-end_resection_take\"><\/span>How long does an root-end resection take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An root-end resection (apicoectomy) usually takes between 30 and 90 minutes. The duration of the procedure depends on the tooth&#8217;s location, the size of the lesion, and the complexity of the root structure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_are_still_wondering_what_an_apicoectomy_is_how_successful_it_is_and_what_postoperative_recovery_looks_like%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>If you are still wondering what an apicoectomy is, how successful it is, and what postoperative recovery looks like&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An <strong>apicoectomy<\/strong> is a routine dental surgical procedure with a very high success rate (over 90%). After the procedure, patients may experience mild discomfort and notice slight swelling. These symptoms are a normal part of the healing process and usually disappear on their own within one or two days. However, highly sensitive patients may need pain-relieving medication such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, Caffetin, Rapidol, or Nimulid.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Patients must follow the antibiotic therapy prescribed by the <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/our-team\/dr-ljubica-veselinovic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>oral surgeon<\/strong><\/a> in order to control the existing infection and\/or prevent a new one.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions_after_an_apicoectomy\"><\/span>Instructions after an apicoectomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Immediately after surgery, patients should avoid driving, smoking, consuming hot beverages and hard foods, as well as engaging in physical exertion.<\/p>\n<p>During the first 24 hours, patients should apply cold compresses according to the following schedule: keep the compress on for 10 minutes, then remove it for 10 minutes. Repeat this cycle for one hour, followed by a two-hour break.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>The most important thing is to remain diligent and patient. Recovery does not take long, and most patients return to their usual activities after only a few days.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Patients return for a follow-up examination and suture removal 7\u201310 days after the procedure. During this period, they should pay special attention to maintaining oral hygiene.<\/p>\n<p>After the first 24 hours, patients should gently clean the area around the treated tooth with a soft toothbrush and take care not to injure the gums. They should also avoid vigorous rinsing and the use of antibacterial mouthwashes.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Proper postoperative care improves treatment outcomes and helps ensure long-term dental health.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_not_be_afraid_of_an_apicoectomy_and_oral_surgery_in_general\"><\/span>Why should you not be afraid of an apicoectomy and oral surgery in general?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many people, visiting the dentist is already a stressful and frightening experience. The thought of undergoing any type of surgery can be even more overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>However, we assure you that you are in safe hands at <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Dr Veselinovi\u0107<\/em> dental clinic<\/strong><\/a> and that there is no reason to be afraid. The goal of <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/our-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>our oral surgeons<\/strong><\/a> is to perform treatments and all necessary procedures \u2013 including an apicoectomy \u2013 that help save our patients&#8217; teeth.<\/p>\n<p>And, put a smile back on their faces!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2977\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2977\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2977 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-4.jpg\" alt=\"what is an apicoectomy dr veselinovic 4\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/what-is-an-apicoectomy-dr-veselinovic-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2977\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Dr. Ilija Veselinovi\u0107 and Dr. Milan Veselinovi\u0107, oral surgeons and implantologists<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is because treating and preserving a tooth is simpler, faster, and more cost-effective than extracting it and replacing it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-interventions\/oral-surgery\/dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>dental implant<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-interventions\/dental-prosthetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bridge<\/strong><\/a>. In this regard, timely diagnosis and a specialist evaluation significantly increase the chances of a successful outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, in some cases, even an apicoectomy cannot save the tooth, and extraction becomes necessary. Even then, there is no reason to feel discouraged, as <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-interventions\/oral-surgery\/dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>implantology<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-interventions\/dental-prosthetics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>dental prosthetics<\/strong><\/a> at our clinic provide effective solutions.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Schedule your appointment<\/strong><\/a> today and consult with our oral surgeons\u2014they will provide professional advice and do their best to help you in the most effective way possible.<\/p>\n<pre>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/drveselinovic.com\/en\/dental-implant-herceg-novi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dental implants \u2013 Where to find the highest quality implants in Herceg Novi? &gt;&gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/pre>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an apicoectomy? It is an oral surgical procedure that involves removing the apex \u2013 the tip of the tooth root \u2013 together with the pathological process located within and around it. 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