Root End Therapy in Hawthorne, CA

What Is Root End Therapy?

Root End Therapy, sometimes referred to as endodontic microsurgery, is a procedure designed to target infection that persists at the base of the tooth’s root. Unlike a standard apicoectomy, this technique uses advanced surgical tools and microscopes for greater accuracy.

The treatment involves:

• Gently accessing the tooth root through the gum.
• Removing infected tissue surrounding the root tip.
• Resecting the end of the root.
• Sealing the canal with a biocompatible filling material to prevent reinfection.

When Is Root End Therapy Needed?

This procedure is often recommended when:

• Previous root canal treatment hasn’t resolved infection.
• There is persistent inflammation or a cyst at the root tip.
• Accessing the canal through conventional retreatment isn’t possible.
• The patient wants to save a natural tooth rather than opt for extraction and dental implants.

Benefits of Root End Therapy

Patients who choose this treatment often experience:

• Relief from chronic infection and pain
• Preservation of their natural tooth
• Minimal disruption to surrounding teeth and gums
• A durable, long-term solution compared to extraction

When combined with our other advanced endodontic services such as regenerative endodontics, Root End Therapy gives patients multiple options for maintaining oral health.

What to Expect During the Procedure

Your treatment will be handled with precision and care:

1. Local anesthesia is administered to ensure comfort.
2. A small incision is made in the gum to expose the tooth’s root.
3. Infected tissue and the tip of the root are carefully removed.
4. The root end is sealed with a biocompatible material.
5. Sutures are placed, and healing begins almost immediately.

Most patients return to normal activity within a day or two, with follow-up visits scheduled to monitor recovery.

Service Areas

Our team proudly provides Root End Therapy and other endodontic treatments to patients from:

• Hawthorne, CA
• Lawndale, CA
• Del Aire, CA
• Alondra Park, CA
• Inglewood, CA
• Torrance, CA

We also welcome individuals from across Los Angeles County who are seeking advanced care in a trusted, established dental practice.