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What is an apicoectomy? Apicoectomy is a kind of endodontic surgery offered by an endodontist. It is a root end surgery which involves the removal of root tip and preparation of a root end cavity which is finally filled with dental materials.  Our teeth stand in their place because it's roots are firmly planted in the jawbone. Front tooth usually have a single root whereas molars and premolars have two or more roots. The root of the tooth is referred to as the apex. It is through this apex that the dental nerve and blood vessels enter the tooth. These nerves and blood vessels make the dental pulp. The dentist removes the dental pulp and disinfects the root canal during the root canal therapy. But sometimes the infected tissue can be attached to the root of the tooth, and this leads to failure of the root canal treatment. In an apicoectomy, the root tip of the infected tooth and the infected tissue are removed, and the end of the root is sealed. Why is apicoectomy ...