Root Amputation is a procedure that is usually performed on teeth that have multiple roots. If one root is diseased but the remaining are healthy, the diseased or damaged root can be removed, leaving the tooth with two healthy roots to retain its stability and health.
Why Receive a Root Amputation?
Common reasons for this procedure include
- If the structure of the tooth root is fractured.
- If gum disease has degraded the bone around one of the roots, exposing it to potential damage or infection.