Tooth hemisection
Tooth hemisection
Cosmetic Dentistry Guide
Tooth hemisection
What is a hemisection?
A hemisection is the procedure of cutting a tooth that has two roots in half. This will create a front half and a back half. This procedure can be done by a periodontist, an experienced dentist, an endodontist, or an oral surgeon. Hemisection means division into two.
Since the upper molars have three roots, hemisections can not be performed on the upper molars. It is possible to divide the upper molar into three parts though. This is called a trisection. It is also possible to remove one or two roots. This process is called root resectioning.
What is the hemisection used for?
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