What is root resection?
This is the removal of one or more roots of a molar or premolar tooth. It is indicated where one or more roots have severely lost bone support or have been unsuccessfully treated with endodontic therapy. This procedure can help to retain a tooth that would otherwise be lost
The roots that left supporting the tooth must have a good bone support and successful endodontic treatment. Endodontic treatment is usually recommended prior to root resection.
Root resected teeth have a success rate of 50% -90% over 10 years depending on the quality of the endodontic treatment, the presence of a protecting crown and the extent of bone support remaining on the supporting root(s).
This is the removal of one or more roots of a molar or premolar tooth. It is indicated where one or more roots have severely lost bone support or have been unsuccessfully treated with endodontic therapy. This procedure can help to retain a tooth that would otherwise be lost
The roots that left supporting the tooth must have a good bone support and successful endodontic treatment. Endodontic treatment is usually recommended prior to root resection.
Root resected teeth have a success rate of 50% -90% over 10 years depending on the quality of the endodontic treatment, the presence of a protecting crown and the extent of bone support remaining on the supporting root(s).
