How to Perform Tooth Hemisection? 

The term hemisection means to divide in half. This dental process focuses on maintaining structural soundness when tooth decay or bone loss is damaging a tooth between roots. Anterior teeth have a single root, making it difficult to find a total reconstruction option using hemisection. To get a better restoration outcome in some situations after utilizing hemisection, the treatment is performed by a San Jose dentist. In this blog, I will write about the procedure of tooth hemisection along with contraindications. 

How to get ready for tooth hemisection?

Before undergoing hemisection, patients have root canal therapy. The dentist then evaluates X-rays and assesses the teeth for areas of decay that need immediate attention. 

Procedure:

The procedure of hemisection takes approximately half an hour. The treatment area is anesthetized, and the patient is awake throughout the procedure. A dentist determines whether or not you are a good candidate for hemisection. Your teeth will be checked for evidence of damage and disease. X-rays will be required to image the damage to the mesial and distal roots of the affected tooth. 

The dentist will make some little cuts in the gum, providing you access to the roots of your tooth. They may be able to clarify whether one root can be saved using this tool. It is possible to save a section in cases where there is one root that is healthy and the other is damaged. The root of the tooth is removed and the area is closed with a temporary crown. Once that is done, you will have a permanent custom crown, put in place by the dentist once the rest of the tooth has been. 

Post Procedure:

Following hemisection, patients may expect soreness and edema to endure the first few days. Light bleeding is also typical during this time, hence patients should avoid biting on the site of decay until all sutures are removed. In order to ensure the cleanliness of your mouth after your operation, you are given a prescription mouthwash. Patients often return to the dentist to get their new crowns. After a week or two patients have their sutures removed. The dentist also checks after the removal of the suture whether or not the cut is healing well. Patients may have a dental crown placed on it once the tooth is fully healed. 

What are the Contraindications of Hemisection?

• Complicated Root anatomy makes it difficult to Section one root without damaging the adjacent root.
• Adjacent teeth are strong enough for fabricating a bridge
• Retained root having inoperable or calcified canals
• Fused or curved roots.

Tooth hemisection is a valuable dental procedure that offers a conservative yet effective solution for preserving compromised teeth with localized issues.