Root Amputation/Root Resection: An Efficient, Effective Means to Save a Multirooted Tooth

Root amputation, or root resection, is a surgical procedure that can be used to remove a compromised root of a multirooted tooth, allowing the tooth to remain functional and disease-free. This technique offers an alternative to extraction with favorable long-term survival rates. Root resection involves removing the affected root, reshaping the tooth for cleansability, and, usually, restoring the underside of the tooth to prevent recurrent decay. Root resection provides patients a long-term solution with fewer surgical interventions and potential complications than implant therapy.