DANB General Chairside Practice Test

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What is an apicoectomy?

A root canal procedure
A type of crown preparation
A surgical removal of the apex of an endodontically treated tooth
A filling replacement

The correct answer is: A surgical removal of the apex of an endodontically treated tooth

An apicoectomy is a specific surgical procedure that involves the removal of the apex, or tip, of a tooth's root along with any infected tissue. This procedure is typically performed when the conventional root canal treatment has failed or when an infection persists at the root tip despite previous treatments. The goal of an apicoectomy is to eliminate infection and promote healing around the root of the tooth, allowing the tooth to be retained in the mouth, thereby preserving its functionality. Understanding this procedure is important in the context of endodontics, as it highlights an advanced treatment option for managing persistent infections and complications following root canal therapy. The other choices do not accurately describe this surgical intervention, as they relate to different dental procedures unrelated to the surgical removal of root apices.