Surgical Endodontics Karachi
Surgical endodontics Karachi: when a standard root canal fails or infection persists in the jawbone, Dr. Shahid Islam performs advanced periapical surgery to save your tooth.ur natural tooth.
- 1️⃣ Using state-of-the-art magnification, Dr. Shahid makes a microscopic incision in the gum tissue to expose the infected bone.
- 2️⃣ The infected tissue and the very tip of the tooth's root are surgically removed.
- 3️⃣ A biocompatible root-end filling is placed to seal the root canal perfectly, and the gum is sutured. Over the next few months, the jawbone heals entirely around the root.
Why an FCPS Endodontist?
Surgical Endodontics is a niche specialty. It requires immense precision, advanced surgical microscopy, and a deep understanding of complex root anatomy that general dentists do not possess.
As a certified FCPS Endodontist, Dr. Shahid Islam is the leading authority in Karachi for retrieving separated instruments, handling calcified canals, and executing flawless periapical surgeries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surgical endodontics, also called apicoectomy, is a minor surgical procedure to save a tooth when a standard root canal cannot fully heal the infection. The endodontist opens the gum near the tooth root tip, removes the infected tissue, and seals the root end. It is done under local anesthesia.
Surgery is needed when infection persists after a root canal, when a canal is blocked or has a separated instrument that cannot be retrieved, or when the root tip has a cyst. It is also used to repair root damage from trauma. The goal is always to save your natural tooth instead of extracting it.
The procedure itself is painless because the area is fully numbed with local anesthesia. Afterward you may have mild swelling or soreness for a few days, which is easily managed with prescribed medication and cold compresses. Most patients return to work the next day.
The cost depends on which tooth is involved, the complexity of the infection, and whether bone grafting is needed. After a clinical examination and X-ray, we give you an exact written quote. Message us on WhatsApp at +92 344 212 3913 for a consultation and transparent pricing.