The treatments for apical cysts include root canal treatment, open window decompression surgery, apical surgery, and extraction of the affected tooth, which need to be chosen according to the patient’s condition.
1. Root canal treatment: It includes removing the infection in the root canal of the tooth and tightly filling and sealing the main root canal to prevent re-infection.
2. Open window decompression surgery: mainly used for larger apical cysts, the effect of root canal treatment is not good, to lift the pressure inside the cyst, inhibit the growth of the cyst, and make the bone around the cyst with the jaw movement to stimulate the reconstruction effectively.
3. Apical surgery: It is an important part of the treatment of apical cysts, to completely scrape out the apical cyst.
4. Extraction of the affected tooth: When the condition of the affected tooth involved in the apical cyst is poor and cannot be preserved, or when the affected tooth is unable to restore normal masticatory function after apical surgery, extraction of the affected tooth can be considered, which is often required to be combined with the scraping of the apical cyst.
In the case of apical cysts, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible and choose the appropriate treatment according to the specific condition.