Mid-Florida Endodontics · Dr. Phillips
Apicoectomy in Dr. Phillips, Orlando, FL
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- 3D CBCT Imaging
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Yes. Our Dr. Phillips office does apicoectomy for people from Bay Hill, Sand Lake, and MetroWest. It is a small surgery on the tip of a tooth's root that clears an infection a root canal left behind. In a 2025 review of 22 studies, 89% of treated teeth were a success. Most people feel normal in a few days.
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What happens during an apicoectomy
An apicoectomy is the option that keeps a treated tooth in place when infection at the root has not cleared. Your endodontist plans it from a 3D CBCT scan and works under a surgical microscope. You feel pressure but no pain under local anesthesia, and you are home resting within a couple of hours.
Why patients near Dr. Phillips choose this office
An apicoectomy (a small procedure on the root tip) can save a tooth when a root canal alone has not fully healed it. At our Dr. Phillips office in southwest Orlando, this microsurgery is done under a surgical microscope for precision and a comfortable recovery. Patients from Windermere, Sand Lake, and Bay Hill are referred here for this specialist care close to home.
Getting to our Dr. Phillips office
Phoenicia Center
We are located in the Phoenicia Center on West Sand Lake Road (Restaurant Row), Suite 304 on the third floor, directly behind Barnes & Noble. Landmarks nearby include Eddie V's, Seasons 52, and Rocco's Tacos. From Sand Lake Road, pass Barnes & Noble and turn left; the Phoenicia Center is immediately on the left.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri · 8am–5pm
- Spoken here
- English · Español
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Doctors at our Dr. Phillips office
Patient stories
What patients say about our Dr. Phillips office
Dr Abdennour performed surgery on me to remove a very large abscess and two root canals a week before my wedding and it went so smoothly.Read full review on Google →
Chase L. Dr. Phillips · via Google
So caring, compassionate and understanding. Truly had the best experience, especially being so nervous. Would highly recommend. His staff was also just as caring and amazing. Thank you.
Kerrie P. Dr. Phillips · via Google
Extremely caring and attentive to my every need. He went out of his way to make me comfortable. I took his picture because I have never been treated with such dignity before. His assistant was also over the top.
Leslie S. Dr. Phillips · via Google
Other services at our Dr. Phillips office
Root Canal Therapy
Root canal therapy is how a tooth with an infected nerve is saved instead of pulled. Your endodontist treats it under a surgical microscope with 3D CBCT imaging and rubber dam isolation, seeing every canal clearly. Your dentist can refer you, or you can call any of our offices directly. Learn more →
Emergency Root Canal Treatment
Emergency root canal treatment means being seen today rather than waiting days for an appointment. Call your nearest office, and an endodontic specialist will numb the tooth, find the source of the ache, and treat it in one visit. Most patients feel steady relief within 24 to 48 hours. Learn more →
Root Canal Retreatment
Root canal retreatment is the second look a tooth gets when an earlier treatment did not fully settle it. Your endodontist works under a surgical microscope with 3D CBCT imaging, looking for the cause: an extra canal, a hidden crack, or a seal that broke down. Your natural tooth stays in place. Learn more →
Dental Trauma Treatment
Same-day care for knocked-out teeth, root fractures, and dental injuries. We work fast because every minute matters, especially for avulsed teeth. Learn more →
3D CBCT Imaging in Endodontics
3D CBCT imaging happens during your appointment, without a separate visit and with no preparation on your part. You are positioned in the scanner, and it spins around your head. There is no tunnel, and the scan is done in seconds. Your endodontist then reviews the images with you before treatment begins. Learn more →Apicoectomy at other MFE locations
Neighborhoods we serve from Dr. Phillips
- Bay Hill
- Sand Lake
- MetroWest
- Windermere
Common questions
What is an apicoectomy, and is it done at the Dr. Phillips office?
An apicoectomy is a small surgery on the tip of a tooth's root, used when a standard root canal has not fully healed. Our Dr. Phillips office performs this microsurgery under a surgical microscope, so patients in Windermere, Sand Lake, and Bay Hill can get specialist treatment close to home.
Do I need a referral for an apicoectomy at our Dr. Phillips office?
Many patients come to us from their dentist. If you have a referral, bring it along with any recent X-rays. We take a 3D scan first to see if root tip surgery (apicoectomy) is the right choice.
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