What is root resection?
Root resection refers to an endodontic surgical procedure to remove an untreatable, fractured, or dissolving root while retaining the original tooth's structure. Root resection and other endodontic surgical procedures are done in instances where conventional endodontic (root canal) treatment is not sufficient in saving the affected tooth.

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How is root resection performed?
The duties of surgical endodontics include the removal of infected or inflamed tissue in the bone, exploring for fractures or canals in the roots that were not evident on x-rays, and cleaning and sealing the tip of the root canal which due to some type of obstruction was not possible during conventional endodontic treatment. In the root resection procedure, the gum and tooth are anesthetized. An incision is made in the gums and the untreatable, infected tissue is removed at the tip of the root. A small filling is then placed in the root tip and the gums are stitched back to its original position.

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Does it hurt after the root resection surgery?
Post-surgery discomfort is usually managed easily with over-the-counter medications.If discomfort is severe, stronger analgesics may be prescribed. Some patients experience sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures from exposed roots; these problems can be managed with topical fluoride treatments or, in severe cases, with dental restoration.

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