I have a patient whose apex is outside the alveolar crest (apical fenestration). As I did not notice this before taking a CT scan, I performed retreatment after root canal treatment. The patient still feels pain when pressing near the apex with a finger, particularly from the labial side. Can the problem only be solved by apical surgery?

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Doç. Dr. İsmail Davut Çapar · Accepted Answer

The problem is solved by the patient not pressing on it with their finger. If the root is outside the crest, this is quite normal :) No intervention is needed.