Root Amputation

Root amputation is a dental procedure where one or more roots of a multi-rooted tooth (typically a molar) are surgically removed, while the rest of the tooth is preserved. This is usually done to treat severe infection, decay, or damage affecting one root that cannot be restored. The remaining tooth structure and roots continue to function normally, provided that the surrounding bone and gums are healthy. Root amputation is often an alternative to extracting the entire tooth.