{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Apicoectomy - Definition of Apicoectomy","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"73MkBTNCCi\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/apicoectomy\/\">Apicoectomy<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/apicoectomy\/embed\/#?secret=73MkBTNCCi\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Apicoectomy&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"73MkBTNCCi\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Apicoectomy.jpg","thumbnail_width":257,"thumbnail_height":182,"description":"Intentional surgical excision of the apical end of a tooth root.In dentistry, the surgical removal of the apex of the tooth.The surgical removal of the tip of the root in the tooth and the infected tissue surrounding it. This procedure is performed by an endodontist, a dentist specially trained to treat the nerves and pulp in teeth and gum tissue, usually as part of root canal treatment or to eliminate an area of infection. There are several reasons why an apicoectomy may be needed, and in some cases, this surgery may be the only alternative to a tooth extraction. Chronic pain after a root canal indicates the need for X rays, which can reveal a cyst or evidence of damage to the root of the treated tooth. An apicoectomy may also become necessary if t he root of the tooth has not been filled adequately or if a post has been placed in the root of the tooth canal to anchor a crown, thus preventing further treatment.Excision of the apex of the root of a tooth.Within the realm of dental procedures, there exists a technique, also known as root resectioning, specifically designed to address certain conditions. This technique involves accessing the root tip of a tooth within the underlying bone and carefully removing a small portion of it. The aim is to eliminate any diseased tissue present in that area. Following the removal, a filling material is meticulously placed to effectively seal the canal and restore optimal dental health."}