http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/-t1.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:06:14 GMT 10 http://i77.servimg.com/u/f77/13/27/71/91/logo11.jpg http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/-t1.htm http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/apicoectomy-t31.htm mr dentist Apicoectomy An apicoectomy is a surgical procedure that attempts to remove infection from the tip of the tooth root (apex) that is inside the jawbone. This infection may be present in the absence of pain. X-ray evidence usually shows an unresolved, black circle around the tooth long after the initial root canal therapy was performed. Sometimes a fistula, or pimple, might be present in the gum. An apicoectomy is usually performed only after traditional root canal therapy ... restorative/conservative dentistry Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:06:14 GMT http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/apicoectomy-t31.htm#40 http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/apicoectomy-t31.htm http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/learn-root-canal-t30.htm mr dentist Learn About Endodontics & Root Canal Therapy The intention of root canal therapy is to eliminate infection and tooth pain. An Endodontist, a root canal specialist, should perform the procedure. Symptoms that might indicate the need for root canal therapy include: 1) significant, constant pain, including pain that can wake you up at night, 2) increased symptoms specifically when you lie down, 3) significant sensitivity to hot or cold, 4) pain upon chewing on that tooth, ... restorative/conservative dentistry Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:03:58 GMT http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/learn-root-canal-t30.htm#39 http://mrdentist.editboard.com/restorative-conservative-dentistry-f12/learn-root-canal-t30.htm