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ENDODONTIC
 SURGERY


   INDIAN DENTAL ACADEMY
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INTRODUCTION

   Over the years Endodontic surgery has seen great advancements due to the
    advent of new technology.This field has progressed beyond Apicectomy
    (Root Resection,Root Amputation),to include periapical
    curettage,radiosectomy,replantation,implantation,trephination & incision
    for drainage.
   Root resection is the most common form of periapical surgery.
   The success rate of Endodontic surgery is high but it is used only in certain
    cases,when the normal conventional treatment has failed.




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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE.
   The first ever Endodontic surgical procedure
    was incision & drainage,of an acute
    endodontic abcess performed by Aetius
    1500yr ago in Greece.
   Abulcasis,Fauchard,Hullihan,Martin,Partisch
    & Black were the poineers who refined
    Endodontic surgery.


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OBJECTIVE OF ENDODONTIC
           SURGERY.
   The surgery ensures the proper seal between
    the Periodontium and the root canal foramina.
    When this seal cannot be achieved
    satisfactorily by working through the canal
    system (orthograde filling), a surgical
    procedure permits visual and manipulative
    control of the area and placement of the seal
    through the surgical site.

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INDICATIONS.
   Need for surgical drainage.
   Failed non surgical endo treatment.
1.Irretrievable root canal filling material
2.Irretrievable intraradicular post.
   Calcific Metamorphosis of the pulpal space.
   Procedural errors.
1.Instrument Fragmentation
2.Non negotiable ledging
3.Root perforation
4.Symptomatic Overfilling
   Anatomic variations
1.Root Dilaccertions
2.Apical root perforations.




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  Biopsy
 Corrective Surgery

1.Root Resorptive Defects.
2.Root Caries.
3.Root Resection.
4.Hemisection.
5.Bicuspidization.
 Replacement Surgery.

1.Intentional Replantation.
2.Post traumatic
 Implant surgery

1.Endodontic
2.Osseointegrated.

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CONTRAINDICATIONS.
   GENERAL CONTRAINDICATIONS
1.MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENTS:With active systemic
    diseases such as Diabetis,Tuberculosis,Syplillis,Nephritis,Blood
    dyscrasis,Osteoradionecrosis or any other medical condition which restricts
    the surgicsl procedure.
2.EMOTIONALLY DISTRESSED PATIENT:Psycologically weak
    patients who cannot withstand and cope with the surgical procedures.
3.LIMITATIONS in the surgical skill and experience of the operator.




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   LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS.
1.LOCALISED ACUTE INFLAMMATION:Periapical Surgery is
    contraindicated
2.ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS:Nasal floor,Maxillary
   sinus,Mandibular canal,Mental Foramen,Greater palatine vessels.
3.INACCESIBLE SURGICAL SITES:Lingual surface of molars or
    external oblique ridge of the Mandible.
4.TEETH WITH POOR PROGNOSIS.




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   PRE OPRERATIVE CONSULTATION
    A necessary informed consent is to be taken from the
    patient.Assurance should be given to the patient that he will be
    treated expertly.
   PREMEDICATION.
     Pentobarbital and Secobarbital 50-150 mg 30min prior to the
    surgical procedure may be given orally IM/IV
    Tranquilizers like Meprobromate 400 mg 4 times daily for
    several days prior to tratment or Diazepam 5mg taken orally
    30 min prior to treatment is effective.



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SURGICAL DRAINAGE.
   INDICATIONS:Purulent &/or hemorrhagic exudate forms within the soft tissue
   or the alveolar bone as a result of a syptomatic periradicular abcess
  It is accomplished by
1. Incision & Drainage of soft tissue.
2. Trephination of Alveolar Cortical plate.
   INCISION & DRAINAGE.
    Incision should be made through the focal point of the localized swelling to relieve
     pressure,eliminate exudate and toxins and stimulate healing.
   LOCAL ANESTHESIA.
    Nerve block is the preferable method.
    Some blocks must be supplemented with the infiltration to obtain adequate
    anesthesia.
    Oral mucosa in the area to be injected should be dried with 2x2 gauze and a topical
    anesthetic placed.


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   INCISION
-Surgical area should be isolated with sterile 2x2 gauze sponges.
-Incision should be horizontal and placed at the dependent base of the fluctuant
area.
-Incision should be made using a scalpel and blade that is pointed such as
No11or No 12.
-Exudate should be aspirated and if indicated a sample collected for
Bacteriologic culturing.
   PLACEMENT OF A DRAIN.
-Made of either iodoform gauze or rubber dam material cut in an “H” or
-Christmas tree shape.
-Can be sutured in place for additional retention
-Should be removed after 3-4 days.



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CORTICAL TREPHINATION
    It is a procedure involving the perforation of the central cortical plate to accomplish
     the release of pressure from the accumulation of the exudate within the alveolar
     bone.
    INDICATIONS
     Patients who present with moderate to severe pain but with no intraoral or
     extraoral swelling.
    OBJECTIVES.
     To create a pathway through the cancellous bone to the vicinity of the involved
     periradicular tissues.
    PROCEDURE
     -An incision is made through the mucoperiosteal tissue and perforated through the
      cortical plate with a rotary instrument.
     -The most recommended site is at or near the root apex.
     -A reamer of K-type file is then passed through the cancellous bone into the vicinity
      of the periradicular tissues.
    - Cortical trephination is initiated from the buccal side and never from the palatal or
      lingual side.
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PERIRADICULAR SURGERY
   Thoroughly trained dental practitioner and staff is necessary and
    instruments ,equipment and supplies must be readily available in the
    treatment room.
   The potential for possible complications must be anticipated and
    incorporated into pre surgical planning.
   Good communication with the patient is essential for a thorough surgical
    preparation.
   A signed consent form must be taken from the patient prior to surgery.
   Pre surgical mouthrinse will improve the surgical environment as it
    decreases the bacterial contamination on the tissues,thereby reducing the
    inoculation of microorganisms into the surgical wounds.




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   CONCEPTS & PRINCIPALS OF PERIRADICULAR
    SURGERY.
1.Local anesthesia and Hemostasis
2.Management of soft tissues.
3.Management of Hard tissues.
4.Surgical Access,both Visual and operative.
5.Access to root structure.
6.Periradicular Curettage.
7.Root end resection.
8.Root end preperation
9.Root end filling
10.Soft tissue repositioning and suturing.
11.Post surgical care.




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 LOCAL ANESTHESIA & HEMOSTASIS:
 OBJECTIVES.

1. To obtain profound and prolonged anesthesia.
2. To provide good hemostasis both during and after surgical
  procedure.
 SELECTION OF THE ANESTHEIC AGENT:Lidocaine

  Hydrochloride is the commonly used agent.

   SELECTION OF VASOCONSTRICTORS: Epinephrine is the
    commonly used.

   SITE OF INJECTION.




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   SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT:
 -Surgeons goal must be to minimize the trauma to both the soft and hard
   tissues involved in the surgical procedure
 -Most of the periradicular procedure requires the raising of the
   mucoperiosteal flap.
 CLASSIFICATION OF SURGICAL FLAPS .

  1.Full mucoperiosteal flap
  a.Triangular (one vertical relasing incision).
  b.Rectangular
  c.Trapezoidal
  d.Horizontal
  2.Limited Mucoperiosteal flap.
  a.Submarginal curved
  b.Submarginal scalloped rectangular.



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    INCISIONS:Accomplished by using 1 or 4 scalpel blades No11,12 ,15
     and 15c.
    -Horizontal incision should be made first followed by vertical releasing
     incisions,by holding the scalpel handle in a pen grasp,initial incision stroke
     must penetrate the mucosa & gingiva followed by a second that penetrates
     the periosteum to the surface of the cortical bone .
    FLAP REFLECTION: The process of separating the soft tissues from
     the surface of the alveolar bone.This process should begin in the vertical
     incision.
    -A periosteal elevator is used to elevate the periosteum &its superficial
    tissues from the cortical plate.
    -The periosteal elevator is inserted between the periosteum & bone,it is
     directed coronally.
    -This technique allows for all directive reflective forces to be applied to the
     periosteum & bone.It is referred to as undermining elevation.


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    FLAP RETRACTION: Process of holding in position the reflected soft
     tissues.
    -Accomplished by a tissue retractor .
    -After retraction the periosteal surface of flap should be frequently irrigated
     with saline.




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     HARD TISSUE MANAGEMENT
    -Following the reflection & retraction of the mucoperiosteal flap,surgical access must be
      made through the cortical bone to the roots of the teeth.

    - Cutting of osseous tissue with a No 6 or No 8 round bur produces less inflammation
      and results in smoother cut surface and a shorter healing time

     PERIRADICULAR CURETTAGE.
    -Removal of periradicular inflammatory tissue is accomplised by sharp surgical bone
      curettes & angled periodontal curettes.

    -A local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor is injected into the soft tissue mass.

    -Largest bone curette is placed between the soft tissue mass and the lateral wall of the
     bony crypt with the concave surface of the curette facing the bone.

    -Pressure should be applied around the lateral margins of the lesion.




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-Once the soft tissue has been freed along the periphery of the lesion, the
      bone curette should be turned with the concave portion toward the soft
      tissue and used in a scrapping fashion,to free the soft tissue from the deep
      walls of the bony crypt.
     ROOT END RESECTION :
     INDICATIONS
1.    Biologic –Persistent symptoms
             -Presence of a periradicular lesion
2.    Technical-Interradicular posts
              -Crowned teeth without posts.
              -Irretrievable root canal filling materials.
              -Procedural accidents.
     INSTRUMENTATION: Ingle et al recommended the use of No 702
      tapered fissure bur or No 6 or No 8 round bur in the low speed straight
      handpiece.
     EXTENT OF ROOT END RESECTION :Root should be resected to the
      level of healthy bone since the portion of the root that extended into the
      diseased tissue was infected and the cementum was necrotic.

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   Angle of root end resection: In periradicular surgery should be 30-45
    degrees from the long axis of the root facing toward the buccal or facial
    aspect of the root ,to provide enhanced visibility to the resected root end &
    operative access to enable the surgeon to accomplish a root end preparation
    with a bur in low speed handpiece.
   Once the desired extent & bevel of the root end resection have been
    achieved the face of the resected root surface should be carefully examined
    to verify that complete circumferential resection resection has been
    accomplished.
   This can be accomplished by a fine,sharp explorer around the periphery of
    the resected root surface.
   If incomplete resection is in doubt,some amount of Methylene blue is
    applied to the root surface for 5-10 sec.
   After this area has been irrigated with sterile saline,the periodontal
    ligament will appear dark blue thereby highlighting the root outline.



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   ROOT END PREPERATION-
   OBJECTIVES:To create a cavity to receive a root canal filling.
   PROCEDURE:-Surgical Hemostasis is achieved bt the use of hemostatic
    agents like Bone wax,Epinephrine,Ferric sulfate,Thrombin,Calcium
    Sulfate,Gelatin,Absorbable collagen.
    -Preparation of Class1 cavity down the long axis of the root within the
    confines of the root canal using either a small round or inverted cone bur in
    a contra-angle or straight handpiece.
    -Recommended depth of the preparation ranged from 1-5mm .
    ULTRASONIC ROOT END PREPERATION:Use of
     ultrasonics in root end preperation has become very popular and has many
     advantages over the traditional bur type preparation.
    ADVANTAGES: 1.Smaller preparation
     2. Less need for a root end bevelling
     3. Deeper preperation .
     4. More parallel walls for better retention


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   ROOT END FILLING: The purpose of the root end filling is to
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    establish a seal between the root canal space and the periapical tissue
   IDEAL REQUISITES FOR ROOT END FILLING MATERIALS :
    1. Prevent the leakage of Bacteria and their byproducts into periradicular
    tissues.
    2. Non toxic
    3. Non cariogenic.
    4. Bio compatible.
    5. Insoluble in tissue fluids.
    6. Dimensionally stable.
    7. Easy to use.
    8. Radio opaque.
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    MATERIALS USED Gutta percha,Amalgam,Cavit,Intermediate
    restorative material(IRM),Super EBA,Glass ionomer,Composite resins,
    Carboxylate cements,Zinc Phosphate cement,Zinc oxide eugenol&Mineral
    trioxide aggregate(MTA).

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   MTA-MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE:
    Presently used root end filling material
    Composed of Calcium and phosphorus ions derived primarily from tri-
    calcium silicate,tri-calcium aluminate,tri-calcium oxide & silicate oxide.
    Its pH when set is 12.5 & setting time is 2 hrs and 45 min.
    Compressive strength of MTA is reported to be 40 MPa ,immediately after
    setting & increases to 70 MPa after 21 days.
    It has superior sealing ability to that of Super EBA & is less cytotoxic than
    Amalgam, IRM and Super EBA




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   SMEAR LAYER REMOVAL:
    -Irrigation with tetracyclin removes the smear layer.
    -Doxycyclin can also be used because of its long lasting effect on root
     surface.
    -Currently available materials are intermediate restorative material,Super
     EBA & MTAD.
   PLACEMENT & FINISHING OF ROOT END FILLINGS.
    -Depends on the type of filling material used.
    -Amalgam may be carried to the root end preparation with a small K-G
     carrier.
    -Zinc oxide Eugenol cements are attached to the back side of a spoon
     excavator or the tip of a plastic instrument or Hollenbeck carver & placed
     into the root end preparation.
    - MTA is placed by using the back side of a small spoon excavator or by
     using a amalgam carrier.

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    SOFT TISSUE REPOSITIONING & SUTURING
     -Final step in periradicular surgical procedure are wound closure & soft
     tissue stabilization.
    REPOSITIONING & COMPRESSION.
    -The elevated mucoperiosteal tissue should be gently replaced to the
     original position with the incision lines approximated as closely as
     possible.
    -Using a surgical gauze,slightly moistened with sterile saline,gentle but firm
     pressure should be applied to the flapped tissue for 2-3 min before
     suturing.
    -Tissue compression both before & after suturing not only enhances
     intravascular clotting in the severed blood vessels but also approximate the
     wound edges.

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     SUTURING:
    -OBJECTIVE: Approximate the incised tissues and stabilize the flapped
  mucoperiosteum until reattachment occurs.
-SUTURE MATERIALS:
 Synthetic fibers like nylon,polyester,polygalactin and polyglycolic acid.
 Collagen ,Gut and silk.
    -NEEDLE SELECTION.:Needle with a reverse cutting edge.
-SUTURING TECHNIQUES:
Various suturing techniques can be used like
1.Single Interrupted suture
2.Interrupted loop suture –most prefered for better flap adaptation.
3.Vertical Mattress suture
4.Single sling suture

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POST SURGICAL CARE AFTER ENDO
                    SURGERY
   Two important components of post surgical care are
 1.Genuine expression of concern and reassurance to the patient regarding both their
    physical and emotional experience.
 2.Good patient communication.
    INSTRUCTIONS OF POST OPERATIVE CARE:
 1.Do not do any difficult activity for the rest of the day.
 2.Do not consume alcohol or use of tobacco for the next 3 days.
 3.Have a good diet and drink lots of liquids for first few days after surgery.
 4.Do not lift up the lip or pull back the cheeks to look at where the surgery is done,this
    may pull the stitches and cause bleeding.
 5.An ice bag can be placed on the face where surgery was done for 20 min for every 6-
    8 hrs.
 6.Pain relievers should be used
 7.Mouth should be rinsed with one tablespoon of chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a
    day for 5 days.

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COMPLICATIONS & MANAGEMENT
   BLEEDING AND SWELLING: Slight oozing of blood from several
    microvessels may be evident for several hours following surgery.
    - Proper compression of surgical flap,application of the ice pack with firm
    pressure to the facial area over the surgical site.
    -Ice pack should be applied in 20 min in an on and off cycle,should be
    repeated for 6-8 hrs.
    -If minor bleeding persists for more than 12 hrs following surgery it can be
    managed by the patient with proper home care.
    -Patient should be instructed to slightly moisten a gauze pad and place it
    over the bleeding site while applying firm pressure.
    -If the home treatment fails then the dentist should be consulted.
    -A local anesthetic agent containing 1: 50,000 epinephrine must be injected
    and tissue compression is applied to the bleeding area.
    -Application of moist heat over the surgical site is recommended and
    should begin until 24 hrs following surgery.

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  DISCOLORATION: Seen in the mucoperiosteal or facial tissues,is a result
   of the breakdown of the blood that has leaked into the surrounding tissues
  -Requires no treatment.
  -In patients with echymosis,application of moist heat may be beneficial for
   upto 2 weeks following surgery.
 -Heat promotes fluid exchange and speeds resorption of discoloring agents
   from the tissue.
 PAIN: Long acting local anesthetic agents such as Bupivacine or
   Etidocaine provide 6-8 hrs of local anesthesia and upto 10hrs of local
   analgesia.
  -They can either be used in surgery or in conjunction with Lidocaine
   1:50,000 epinephrine or at the conclusion of a surgical procedure.
 INFECTION: The clinical signs and symptoms of post surgical infection
   are evident within 36-48 hrs after the surgery.
  -Most common indications are increased pain and swelling.
  -Systemic antibiotics like Penicillin V dosage is 1.0g as an initial
   dose,followed by a maintenence dose of 500mg for 3-4 hrs.
  -If patient is allergic to penicillin,clindamycin initial dose of 600mg
   followed by a maintenance dose of 150-300mg depending on age & wt of
   the pt for every 8 hrs.


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  ORAL HYGINE: Tooth brush in the surgical area should not be used as it
   may dislodge the mucoperiosteum flap.
 -A cotton swab soaked with Chlorhexidine oral rinse or 3% Hydrogen
   Peroxide remove debris should be used twice daily for 4-6 days.
 SUTURE REMOVAL:

 -Suture and the surrounding mucosa should be cleaned with a cotton swab
   containing a mild disinfectant followed by H2O2.
 -A topical anesthetic should also be applied with a swab at the surgical site.
 -Sharp pointed scissors are used to cut the suture material,followed by
   grasping the knotted portion with cotton plies.




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CORRECTIVE SURGERY.
   Corrective surgery is categorized as surgery involving the correction of
    defects in the body of the root other than the apex.
   INDICATIONS:1.Resorption (internal & external).
    2.Procedural accidents.
    3.Root Caries.
    4.Root Fracture
    5.Periodontal Disease.
    Reparative defects of the root and associated procedure are classified as
    follows:
    1.Perforation repair a.)Mechanical b.)Resorptive /Caries.
    2.Periodontal repair a.) Guided tissue regeneration
    b.)Root Resection/Hemisection.
    c.)Surgical correction of the radicular lingual groove.

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
    PERFORATION REPAIR:
    Perforation occuring on the mesial roots of the maxillary and mandibular
    molars are usually managed by the intentional replantation,root resection or
    hemisection.
    Midroot Perforations should be sealed internally if possible or calcium
    hydroxide should be placed as an intracanal dressing & sealed at a
    subsequent appointment.
    If the perforation is located in the apical third of a root,a root end
    resection,extending to the point of the perforation and a root end filling
    should be considered.
    RESORPTION:If a resorptive defect opens into the gingival sulcus &
    if the approach can be made from the buccal or facial side,a full
    mucoperiosteal flap should be raised and the extent of the defect
    established.
    If the resorption defect has not extended into the pulp space,it should be
    restored with a suitable material such as amalgam,composite resin or glass
    inonomer cements.

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    PERIODONTAL REPAIR:
    GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION: is a procedure used to regenerate
     lost periodontal structures through different tissue response.
    -It consists of placing barriers of different types to cover the bone and
  periodontal ligament thus separating them from the gingival epithelium
 -The memberane is removed after 5 weeks.
 MATERIALS USED FOR GTR:

 NON RESORBABLE :Millipore filler paper,Polytetrafluoroethylene

  membrane,Rubber dam,Teflon membranes.
 RESORBABLE: Natural Collagen,Synthetic-Polylactic acid & Glycolic

  acid,Acetyl tributylcitrate resorbable Membrane.
    ROOT RESECTION/HEMISECTION:
    Root resection:Removal of a entire root forms a multirooted tooth leaving
     the clinical crown intact.
    Hemisection:Seperation of a multirooted tooth & the removal of a root &
     the associated portion of the clinical crown.

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   ROOT BISECTION /
    BICUSPIDIZATION :Refers to a
    division of the crown that leaves the
    two halves and their respective roots
    -Should be considered in
     mandibular molars in which
     periodontal disease has invaded
     the bifurcation and when repair of
     internal furcation perforatins have
     been unsucessful




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    SURGICAL CORRECTION OF THE RADICULAR LINGUAL GROOVE:
     Radicular lingual groove commonly seen in the maxillary lateral & central
     incisors,this developemental defect in the root formation precludes the deposition
     of cementum in the groove,hence it prevents periodontal ligament attachment.
    -The groove then causes a narrow perodontal pocket that can lead to retroinfection of
     the pulp.
    PROCEDURE:Following palatal surgical exposure of the defect,the groove is
     eliminated by grinding it away with the round burs or diamond points.
    REPLACEMENT SURGERY:
    INTENTIONAL REPLANTATION: Extration and replacement of the tooth into
     its alveolus after the corrective procedure has been done.
    INDICATIONS: 1.) Inadequate interocclusal space to perform non surgical
     endodontic treatment
    2.) Non surgical treatment is not feasible because of canal obstruction i.e.
        Calcifications of the pulp space,posts,seperated instruments.
    3.) Surgical approach for periradicular surgery is not practical because of limiting
        anatomic factors i.e risk of parasthesia because of proximity of root apices to the
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4.)Non Surgical & surgical treatment have failed & symptoms / pathosis persists.
5.)Visual access inadequate to perform root end resection & root end filling.
6.)Root defects (Resorption,Perforation.)
   STEPS IN EXTRATION / REPLANTATION:
1.)Following incision of the periodontal fibres with a No.15 scalpel blade,tooth to be
    extracted.
2.)Appropriate forceps are chosen and beaks are wrapped with a sterile gauze sponge
    that is saturated with normal saline or Hanks Balanced Salt Solution.
3.)Following extraction tooth should be held with a forceps,protected by saturated
    gauze.
4.)Roots of the tooth should be thoroughly examined for the presence of root
    fractures,perforations or resorptions.
5.)Root surfaces should be constantly bathed with either normal saline or Hanks
    Balanced salt sol during the time the tooth is out of its socket.
6.)If no root fractures are evident & the prognosis for replantation appear positive,root
    defects should be repaired with an appropriate material.
7.)If root end resection is indicated it should be done with a plain fissure bur in a high
    speed handpiece under constant irrigation

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8.)Extraction socket should be irrigated with normal saline and gently
   suctioned to remove any blood clot that may have formed.
9.)Tooth is then carefully returned to its socket.
10.)A rolled gauze sponge should be placed on the occlusal aspect of the tooth
   and the patient instructed to bite down foe 5 min so that the interocclusal
   force will seat the tooth into the socket.
11.)If excessive mobility is evident then splinting is suggested.
12.)In case of a posterior tooth stabilization may be achieved by placing a
   figure -8 suture over the occlusal surface of the tooth.
13.)Patient should be seen 7-14 days following replantation to evaluate tooth
   mobility and removal of stabilizers.
14.)Post surgical evaluation is recommended at 2,6 & 12 months following
   surgery.




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IMPLANT SURGERY.
  There are 2 types of endosteal implants:-
1. Endodontic Implants.
2. Osseointegrated implants/Endosseous implants.
   ENDODONTIC IMPLANTS: A metallic implant extending through
    the root canal of a tooth into periapical bone structure,thereby lengthening
    the root of a pulpless tooth.
 INDICATIONS:

 1. For stabilizing periodontally weakened bridge abutment.
 2. When adjacent teeth are poor abutments.
 3. Incisor which is hard to restore.
   OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANTS: A direct anchorage of an
    implant by the formation of bony tissue around it without growth of fibrous
    tissue at the bone implant interface.


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OSSEO INTEGRATED IMPLANTS.




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  PROCEDURE:
 EXTRATION & CURETTMENT PROCEDURE : Tooth should be extracted

   with as little trauma as possible.
 - It is important to retain the cortical bone buccal & lingual to the extraction
   socket.
 -All soft tissue should be removed from the bony crypt with curettes.
 IMPLANT PLACEMENT: Implant apex should be stabilized in at least 3-4

   mm of bone & the implant head should be positioned to confirm to either
   the central fossa,in posterior teeth or the cingulum in anterior teeth or
   screw retained prosthesis.
 - For cement retained anterior prosthesis the implant head should be placed
   in line with the incisal edge of the adjacent teeth.
 BONE GRAFT & MEMBRANE PLACEMENT :Demineralised freezed

   dried bone allograft is commonly used.
 - Bone graft material is hydrated with sterile saline and packed into the void.
 SOFT TISSUE CLOSURE :Primary closure is the closure of choice ,when

   it is not possible a non resorbable membrane is used.

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     SUPPORTIVE THERAPY: Following immediate implant placement a
      broad spectrum antibiotic such as Amoxyillin,Cephalexin or Clindamycin
      is prescribed for a period of 7-14 days.
    - Suture remain in place for 2 weeks and those cases that contain a
      membrane be monitored every 2 weeks until the membrane is removed.




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CONCLUSION

   A surgical approach to a failed root canal treatment should only be
    considered when an orthograde approach is not possible.
   The reason for failure should be carefully diagnosed before surgery is
    prescribed   .




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Endodontic surgery / / rotary endodontic courses by indian dental academy

  • 1. ENDODONTIC SURGERY INDIAN DENTAL ACADEMY Leader in Continuing Dental Education www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 2. INTRODUCTION  Over the years Endodontic surgery has seen great advancements due to the advent of new technology.This field has progressed beyond Apicectomy (Root Resection,Root Amputation),to include periapical curettage,radiosectomy,replantation,implantation,trephination & incision for drainage.  Root resection is the most common form of periapical surgery.  The success rate of Endodontic surgery is high but it is used only in certain cases,when the normal conventional treatment has failed. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 3. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE.  The first ever Endodontic surgical procedure was incision & drainage,of an acute endodontic abcess performed by Aetius 1500yr ago in Greece.  Abulcasis,Fauchard,Hullihan,Martin,Partisch & Black were the poineers who refined Endodontic surgery. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 4. OBJECTIVE OF ENDODONTIC SURGERY.  The surgery ensures the proper seal between the Periodontium and the root canal foramina.  When this seal cannot be achieved satisfactorily by working through the canal system (orthograde filling), a surgical procedure permits visual and manipulative control of the area and placement of the seal through the surgical site. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 5. INDICATIONS.  Need for surgical drainage.  Failed non surgical endo treatment. 1.Irretrievable root canal filling material 2.Irretrievable intraradicular post.  Calcific Metamorphosis of the pulpal space.  Procedural errors. 1.Instrument Fragmentation 2.Non negotiable ledging 3.Root perforation 4.Symptomatic Overfilling  Anatomic variations 1.Root Dilaccertions 2.Apical root perforations. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 6.  Biopsy  Corrective Surgery 1.Root Resorptive Defects. 2.Root Caries. 3.Root Resection. 4.Hemisection. 5.Bicuspidization.  Replacement Surgery. 1.Intentional Replantation. 2.Post traumatic  Implant surgery 1.Endodontic 2.Osseointegrated. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 7. CONTRAINDICATIONS.  GENERAL CONTRAINDICATIONS 1.MEDICALLY COMPROMISED PATIENTS:With active systemic diseases such as Diabetis,Tuberculosis,Syplillis,Nephritis,Blood dyscrasis,Osteoradionecrosis or any other medical condition which restricts the surgicsl procedure. 2.EMOTIONALLY DISTRESSED PATIENT:Psycologically weak patients who cannot withstand and cope with the surgical procedures. 3.LIMITATIONS in the surgical skill and experience of the operator. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 8. LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS. 1.LOCALISED ACUTE INFLAMMATION:Periapical Surgery is contraindicated 2.ANATOMIC CONSIDERATIONS:Nasal floor,Maxillary sinus,Mandibular canal,Mental Foramen,Greater palatine vessels. 3.INACCESIBLE SURGICAL SITES:Lingual surface of molars or external oblique ridge of the Mandible. 4.TEETH WITH POOR PROGNOSIS. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 9. PRE OPRERATIVE CONSULTATION A necessary informed consent is to be taken from the patient.Assurance should be given to the patient that he will be treated expertly.  PREMEDICATION. Pentobarbital and Secobarbital 50-150 mg 30min prior to the surgical procedure may be given orally IM/IV Tranquilizers like Meprobromate 400 mg 4 times daily for several days prior to tratment or Diazepam 5mg taken orally 30 min prior to treatment is effective. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 10. SURGICAL DRAINAGE.  INDICATIONS:Purulent &/or hemorrhagic exudate forms within the soft tissue or the alveolar bone as a result of a syptomatic periradicular abcess  It is accomplished by 1. Incision & Drainage of soft tissue. 2. Trephination of Alveolar Cortical plate.  INCISION & DRAINAGE. Incision should be made through the focal point of the localized swelling to relieve pressure,eliminate exudate and toxins and stimulate healing.  LOCAL ANESTHESIA. Nerve block is the preferable method. Some blocks must be supplemented with the infiltration to obtain adequate anesthesia. Oral mucosa in the area to be injected should be dried with 2x2 gauze and a topical anesthetic placed. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 11. INCISION -Surgical area should be isolated with sterile 2x2 gauze sponges. -Incision should be horizontal and placed at the dependent base of the fluctuant area. -Incision should be made using a scalpel and blade that is pointed such as No11or No 12. -Exudate should be aspirated and if indicated a sample collected for Bacteriologic culturing.  PLACEMENT OF A DRAIN. -Made of either iodoform gauze or rubber dam material cut in an “H” or -Christmas tree shape. -Can be sutured in place for additional retention -Should be removed after 3-4 days. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 12. CORTICAL TREPHINATION  It is a procedure involving the perforation of the central cortical plate to accomplish the release of pressure from the accumulation of the exudate within the alveolar bone.  INDICATIONS Patients who present with moderate to severe pain but with no intraoral or extraoral swelling.  OBJECTIVES. To create a pathway through the cancellous bone to the vicinity of the involved periradicular tissues.  PROCEDURE -An incision is made through the mucoperiosteal tissue and perforated through the cortical plate with a rotary instrument. -The most recommended site is at or near the root apex. -A reamer of K-type file is then passed through the cancellous bone into the vicinity of the periradicular tissues. - Cortical trephination is initiated from the buccal side and never from the palatal or lingual side. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 14. PERIRADICULAR SURGERY  Thoroughly trained dental practitioner and staff is necessary and instruments ,equipment and supplies must be readily available in the treatment room.  The potential for possible complications must be anticipated and incorporated into pre surgical planning.  Good communication with the patient is essential for a thorough surgical preparation.  A signed consent form must be taken from the patient prior to surgery.  Pre surgical mouthrinse will improve the surgical environment as it decreases the bacterial contamination on the tissues,thereby reducing the inoculation of microorganisms into the surgical wounds. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 15. CONCEPTS & PRINCIPALS OF PERIRADICULAR SURGERY. 1.Local anesthesia and Hemostasis 2.Management of soft tissues. 3.Management of Hard tissues. 4.Surgical Access,both Visual and operative. 5.Access to root structure. 6.Periradicular Curettage. 7.Root end resection. 8.Root end preperation 9.Root end filling 10.Soft tissue repositioning and suturing. 11.Post surgical care. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 16.  LOCAL ANESTHESIA & HEMOSTASIS:  OBJECTIVES. 1. To obtain profound and prolonged anesthesia. 2. To provide good hemostasis both during and after surgical procedure.  SELECTION OF THE ANESTHEIC AGENT:Lidocaine Hydrochloride is the commonly used agent.  SELECTION OF VASOCONSTRICTORS: Epinephrine is the commonly used.  SITE OF INJECTION. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 17. SOFT TISSUE MANAGEMENT: -Surgeons goal must be to minimize the trauma to both the soft and hard tissues involved in the surgical procedure -Most of the periradicular procedure requires the raising of the mucoperiosteal flap.  CLASSIFICATION OF SURGICAL FLAPS . 1.Full mucoperiosteal flap a.Triangular (one vertical relasing incision). b.Rectangular c.Trapezoidal d.Horizontal 2.Limited Mucoperiosteal flap. a.Submarginal curved b.Submarginal scalloped rectangular. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 23. INCISIONS:Accomplished by using 1 or 4 scalpel blades No11,12 ,15 and 15c. -Horizontal incision should be made first followed by vertical releasing incisions,by holding the scalpel handle in a pen grasp,initial incision stroke must penetrate the mucosa & gingiva followed by a second that penetrates the periosteum to the surface of the cortical bone .  FLAP REFLECTION: The process of separating the soft tissues from the surface of the alveolar bone.This process should begin in the vertical incision. -A periosteal elevator is used to elevate the periosteum &its superficial tissues from the cortical plate. -The periosteal elevator is inserted between the periosteum & bone,it is directed coronally. -This technique allows for all directive reflective forces to be applied to the periosteum & bone.It is referred to as undermining elevation. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 24. FLAP RETRACTION: Process of holding in position the reflected soft tissues. -Accomplished by a tissue retractor . -After retraction the periosteal surface of flap should be frequently irrigated with saline. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 25. HARD TISSUE MANAGEMENT -Following the reflection & retraction of the mucoperiosteal flap,surgical access must be made through the cortical bone to the roots of the teeth. - Cutting of osseous tissue with a No 6 or No 8 round bur produces less inflammation and results in smoother cut surface and a shorter healing time  PERIRADICULAR CURETTAGE. -Removal of periradicular inflammatory tissue is accomplised by sharp surgical bone curettes & angled periodontal curettes. -A local anesthetic with a vasoconstrictor is injected into the soft tissue mass. -Largest bone curette is placed between the soft tissue mass and the lateral wall of the bony crypt with the concave surface of the curette facing the bone. -Pressure should be applied around the lateral margins of the lesion. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 26. -Once the soft tissue has been freed along the periphery of the lesion, the bone curette should be turned with the concave portion toward the soft tissue and used in a scrapping fashion,to free the soft tissue from the deep walls of the bony crypt.  ROOT END RESECTION :  INDICATIONS 1. Biologic –Persistent symptoms -Presence of a periradicular lesion 2. Technical-Interradicular posts -Crowned teeth without posts. -Irretrievable root canal filling materials. -Procedural accidents.  INSTRUMENTATION: Ingle et al recommended the use of No 702 tapered fissure bur or No 6 or No 8 round bur in the low speed straight handpiece.  EXTENT OF ROOT END RESECTION :Root should be resected to the level of healthy bone since the portion of the root that extended into the diseased tissue was infected and the cementum was necrotic. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 29. Angle of root end resection: In periradicular surgery should be 30-45 degrees from the long axis of the root facing toward the buccal or facial aspect of the root ,to provide enhanced visibility to the resected root end & operative access to enable the surgeon to accomplish a root end preparation with a bur in low speed handpiece.  Once the desired extent & bevel of the root end resection have been achieved the face of the resected root surface should be carefully examined to verify that complete circumferential resection resection has been accomplished.  This can be accomplished by a fine,sharp explorer around the periphery of the resected root surface.  If incomplete resection is in doubt,some amount of Methylene blue is applied to the root surface for 5-10 sec.  After this area has been irrigated with sterile saline,the periodontal ligament will appear dark blue thereby highlighting the root outline. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 30. ROOT END PREPERATION-  OBJECTIVES:To create a cavity to receive a root canal filling.  PROCEDURE:-Surgical Hemostasis is achieved bt the use of hemostatic agents like Bone wax,Epinephrine,Ferric sulfate,Thrombin,Calcium Sulfate,Gelatin,Absorbable collagen. -Preparation of Class1 cavity down the long axis of the root within the confines of the root canal using either a small round or inverted cone bur in a contra-angle or straight handpiece. -Recommended depth of the preparation ranged from 1-5mm .  ULTRASONIC ROOT END PREPERATION:Use of ultrasonics in root end preperation has become very popular and has many advantages over the traditional bur type preparation.  ADVANTAGES: 1.Smaller preparation 2. Less need for a root end bevelling 3. Deeper preperation . 4. More parallel walls for better retention www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 31. ROOT END FILLING: The purpose of the root end filling is to . establish a seal between the root canal space and the periapical tissue  IDEAL REQUISITES FOR ROOT END FILLING MATERIALS : 1. Prevent the leakage of Bacteria and their byproducts into periradicular tissues. 2. Non toxic 3. Non cariogenic. 4. Bio compatible. 5. Insoluble in tissue fluids. 6. Dimensionally stable. 7. Easy to use. 8. Radio opaque.  : MATERIALS USED Gutta percha,Amalgam,Cavit,Intermediate restorative material(IRM),Super EBA,Glass ionomer,Composite resins, Carboxylate cements,Zinc Phosphate cement,Zinc oxide eugenol&Mineral trioxide aggregate(MTA). www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 32. MTA-MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE: Presently used root end filling material Composed of Calcium and phosphorus ions derived primarily from tri- calcium silicate,tri-calcium aluminate,tri-calcium oxide & silicate oxide. Its pH when set is 12.5 & setting time is 2 hrs and 45 min. Compressive strength of MTA is reported to be 40 MPa ,immediately after setting & increases to 70 MPa after 21 days. It has superior sealing ability to that of Super EBA & is less cytotoxic than Amalgam, IRM and Super EBA www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 34. SMEAR LAYER REMOVAL: -Irrigation with tetracyclin removes the smear layer. -Doxycyclin can also be used because of its long lasting effect on root surface. -Currently available materials are intermediate restorative material,Super EBA & MTAD.  PLACEMENT & FINISHING OF ROOT END FILLINGS. -Depends on the type of filling material used. -Amalgam may be carried to the root end preparation with a small K-G carrier. -Zinc oxide Eugenol cements are attached to the back side of a spoon excavator or the tip of a plastic instrument or Hollenbeck carver & placed into the root end preparation. - MTA is placed by using the back side of a small spoon excavator or by using a amalgam carrier. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 35. SOFT TISSUE REPOSITIONING & SUTURING -Final step in periradicular surgical procedure are wound closure & soft tissue stabilization.  REPOSITIONING & COMPRESSION. -The elevated mucoperiosteal tissue should be gently replaced to the original position with the incision lines approximated as closely as possible. -Using a surgical gauze,slightly moistened with sterile saline,gentle but firm pressure should be applied to the flapped tissue for 2-3 min before suturing. -Tissue compression both before & after suturing not only enhances intravascular clotting in the severed blood vessels but also approximate the wound edges. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 36. SUTURING: -OBJECTIVE: Approximate the incised tissues and stabilize the flapped mucoperiosteum until reattachment occurs. -SUTURE MATERIALS: Synthetic fibers like nylon,polyester,polygalactin and polyglycolic acid. Collagen ,Gut and silk. -NEEDLE SELECTION.:Needle with a reverse cutting edge. -SUTURING TECHNIQUES: Various suturing techniques can be used like 1.Single Interrupted suture 2.Interrupted loop suture –most prefered for better flap adaptation. 3.Vertical Mattress suture 4.Single sling suture www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 37. POST SURGICAL CARE AFTER ENDO SURGERY Two important components of post surgical care are 1.Genuine expression of concern and reassurance to the patient regarding both their physical and emotional experience. 2.Good patient communication.  INSTRUCTIONS OF POST OPERATIVE CARE: 1.Do not do any difficult activity for the rest of the day. 2.Do not consume alcohol or use of tobacco for the next 3 days. 3.Have a good diet and drink lots of liquids for first few days after surgery. 4.Do not lift up the lip or pull back the cheeks to look at where the surgery is done,this may pull the stitches and cause bleeding. 5.An ice bag can be placed on the face where surgery was done for 20 min for every 6- 8 hrs. 6.Pain relievers should be used 7.Mouth should be rinsed with one tablespoon of chlorhexidine mouthwash 2 times a day for 5 days. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 38. COMPLICATIONS & MANAGEMENT  BLEEDING AND SWELLING: Slight oozing of blood from several microvessels may be evident for several hours following surgery. - Proper compression of surgical flap,application of the ice pack with firm pressure to the facial area over the surgical site. -Ice pack should be applied in 20 min in an on and off cycle,should be repeated for 6-8 hrs. -If minor bleeding persists for more than 12 hrs following surgery it can be managed by the patient with proper home care. -Patient should be instructed to slightly moisten a gauze pad and place it over the bleeding site while applying firm pressure. -If the home treatment fails then the dentist should be consulted. -A local anesthetic agent containing 1: 50,000 epinephrine must be injected and tissue compression is applied to the bleeding area. -Application of moist heat over the surgical site is recommended and should begin until 24 hrs following surgery. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 39.  DISCOLORATION: Seen in the mucoperiosteal or facial tissues,is a result of the breakdown of the blood that has leaked into the surrounding tissues -Requires no treatment. -In patients with echymosis,application of moist heat may be beneficial for upto 2 weeks following surgery. -Heat promotes fluid exchange and speeds resorption of discoloring agents from the tissue.  PAIN: Long acting local anesthetic agents such as Bupivacine or Etidocaine provide 6-8 hrs of local anesthesia and upto 10hrs of local analgesia. -They can either be used in surgery or in conjunction with Lidocaine 1:50,000 epinephrine or at the conclusion of a surgical procedure.  INFECTION: The clinical signs and symptoms of post surgical infection are evident within 36-48 hrs after the surgery. -Most common indications are increased pain and swelling. -Systemic antibiotics like Penicillin V dosage is 1.0g as an initial dose,followed by a maintenence dose of 500mg for 3-4 hrs. -If patient is allergic to penicillin,clindamycin initial dose of 600mg followed by a maintenance dose of 150-300mg depending on age & wt of the pt for every 8 hrs. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 40.  ORAL HYGINE: Tooth brush in the surgical area should not be used as it may dislodge the mucoperiosteum flap. -A cotton swab soaked with Chlorhexidine oral rinse or 3% Hydrogen Peroxide remove debris should be used twice daily for 4-6 days.  SUTURE REMOVAL: -Suture and the surrounding mucosa should be cleaned with a cotton swab containing a mild disinfectant followed by H2O2. -A topical anesthetic should also be applied with a swab at the surgical site. -Sharp pointed scissors are used to cut the suture material,followed by grasping the knotted portion with cotton plies. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 41. CORRECTIVE SURGERY.  Corrective surgery is categorized as surgery involving the correction of defects in the body of the root other than the apex.  INDICATIONS:1.Resorption (internal & external). 2.Procedural accidents. 3.Root Caries. 4.Root Fracture 5.Periodontal Disease. Reparative defects of the root and associated procedure are classified as follows: 1.Perforation repair a.)Mechanical b.)Resorptive /Caries. 2.Periodontal repair a.) Guided tissue regeneration b.)Root Resection/Hemisection. c.)Surgical correction of the radicular lingual groove. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 42. PERFORATION REPAIR: Perforation occuring on the mesial roots of the maxillary and mandibular molars are usually managed by the intentional replantation,root resection or hemisection. Midroot Perforations should be sealed internally if possible or calcium hydroxide should be placed as an intracanal dressing & sealed at a subsequent appointment. If the perforation is located in the apical third of a root,a root end resection,extending to the point of the perforation and a root end filling should be considered.  RESORPTION:If a resorptive defect opens into the gingival sulcus & if the approach can be made from the buccal or facial side,a full mucoperiosteal flap should be raised and the extent of the defect established. If the resorption defect has not extended into the pulp space,it should be restored with a suitable material such as amalgam,composite resin or glass inonomer cements. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 43. PERIODONTAL REPAIR:  GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION: is a procedure used to regenerate lost periodontal structures through different tissue response. -It consists of placing barriers of different types to cover the bone and periodontal ligament thus separating them from the gingival epithelium -The memberane is removed after 5 weeks.  MATERIALS USED FOR GTR:  NON RESORBABLE :Millipore filler paper,Polytetrafluoroethylene membrane,Rubber dam,Teflon membranes.  RESORBABLE: Natural Collagen,Synthetic-Polylactic acid & Glycolic acid,Acetyl tributylcitrate resorbable Membrane.  ROOT RESECTION/HEMISECTION:  Root resection:Removal of a entire root forms a multirooted tooth leaving the clinical crown intact.  Hemisection:Seperation of a multirooted tooth & the removal of a root & the associated portion of the clinical crown. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 44. ROOT BISECTION / BICUSPIDIZATION :Refers to a division of the crown that leaves the two halves and their respective roots -Should be considered in mandibular molars in which periodontal disease has invaded the bifurcation and when repair of internal furcation perforatins have been unsucessful www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 45. SURGICAL CORRECTION OF THE RADICULAR LINGUAL GROOVE: Radicular lingual groove commonly seen in the maxillary lateral & central incisors,this developemental defect in the root formation precludes the deposition of cementum in the groove,hence it prevents periodontal ligament attachment. -The groove then causes a narrow perodontal pocket that can lead to retroinfection of the pulp.  PROCEDURE:Following palatal surgical exposure of the defect,the groove is eliminated by grinding it away with the round burs or diamond points.  REPLACEMENT SURGERY:  INTENTIONAL REPLANTATION: Extration and replacement of the tooth into its alveolus after the corrective procedure has been done.  INDICATIONS: 1.) Inadequate interocclusal space to perform non surgical endodontic treatment 2.) Non surgical treatment is not feasible because of canal obstruction i.e. Calcifications of the pulp space,posts,seperated instruments. 3.) Surgical approach for periradicular surgery is not practical because of limiting anatomic factors i.e risk of parasthesia because of proximity of root apices to the mandibular canal; or mental foramen. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 46. 4.)Non Surgical & surgical treatment have failed & symptoms / pathosis persists. 5.)Visual access inadequate to perform root end resection & root end filling. 6.)Root defects (Resorption,Perforation.)  STEPS IN EXTRATION / REPLANTATION: 1.)Following incision of the periodontal fibres with a No.15 scalpel blade,tooth to be extracted. 2.)Appropriate forceps are chosen and beaks are wrapped with a sterile gauze sponge that is saturated with normal saline or Hanks Balanced Salt Solution. 3.)Following extraction tooth should be held with a forceps,protected by saturated gauze. 4.)Roots of the tooth should be thoroughly examined for the presence of root fractures,perforations or resorptions. 5.)Root surfaces should be constantly bathed with either normal saline or Hanks Balanced salt sol during the time the tooth is out of its socket. 6.)If no root fractures are evident & the prognosis for replantation appear positive,root defects should be repaired with an appropriate material. 7.)If root end resection is indicated it should be done with a plain fissure bur in a high speed handpiece under constant irrigation www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 47. 8.)Extraction socket should be irrigated with normal saline and gently suctioned to remove any blood clot that may have formed. 9.)Tooth is then carefully returned to its socket. 10.)A rolled gauze sponge should be placed on the occlusal aspect of the tooth and the patient instructed to bite down foe 5 min so that the interocclusal force will seat the tooth into the socket. 11.)If excessive mobility is evident then splinting is suggested. 12.)In case of a posterior tooth stabilization may be achieved by placing a figure -8 suture over the occlusal surface of the tooth. 13.)Patient should be seen 7-14 days following replantation to evaluate tooth mobility and removal of stabilizers. 14.)Post surgical evaluation is recommended at 2,6 & 12 months following surgery. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 48. IMPLANT SURGERY.  There are 2 types of endosteal implants:- 1. Endodontic Implants. 2. Osseointegrated implants/Endosseous implants.  ENDODONTIC IMPLANTS: A metallic implant extending through the root canal of a tooth into periapical bone structure,thereby lengthening the root of a pulpless tooth.  INDICATIONS: 1. For stabilizing periodontally weakened bridge abutment. 2. When adjacent teeth are poor abutments. 3. Incisor which is hard to restore.  OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANTS: A direct anchorage of an implant by the formation of bony tissue around it without growth of fibrous tissue at the bone implant interface. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 49. OSSEO INTEGRATED IMPLANTS. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 50.  PROCEDURE:  EXTRATION & CURETTMENT PROCEDURE : Tooth should be extracted with as little trauma as possible. - It is important to retain the cortical bone buccal & lingual to the extraction socket. -All soft tissue should be removed from the bony crypt with curettes.  IMPLANT PLACEMENT: Implant apex should be stabilized in at least 3-4 mm of bone & the implant head should be positioned to confirm to either the central fossa,in posterior teeth or the cingulum in anterior teeth or screw retained prosthesis. - For cement retained anterior prosthesis the implant head should be placed in line with the incisal edge of the adjacent teeth.  BONE GRAFT & MEMBRANE PLACEMENT :Demineralised freezed dried bone allograft is commonly used. - Bone graft material is hydrated with sterile saline and packed into the void.  SOFT TISSUE CLOSURE :Primary closure is the closure of choice ,when it is not possible a non resorbable membrane is used. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 52. SUPPORTIVE THERAPY: Following immediate implant placement a broad spectrum antibiotic such as Amoxyillin,Cephalexin or Clindamycin is prescribed for a period of 7-14 days. - Suture remain in place for 2 weeks and those cases that contain a membrane be monitored every 2 weeks until the membrane is removed. www.indiandentalacademy.com
  • 53. CONCLUSION  A surgical approach to a failed root canal treatment should only be considered when an orthograde approach is not possible.  The reason for failure should be carefully diagnosed before surgery is prescribed . www.indiandentalacademy.com