In an apex resection, a source of inflammation located on top or around the tooth root is removed.
This can be done in an 'orthograde' manner, where the dental crown is opened and a canal filling is applied, or in a 'retrograde' manner, where an additional filling is placed on top of the existing canal filling.
For more information, please contact your treating physician.
See this brochure for some tips that may be useful after a root tip operation.
