by Dr. Jaydev Matapathi — MDS, MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (UK) | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
A dental crown and a dental bridge are designed for different situations. A crown strengthens and protects an existing damaged tooth, while a bridge restores function by replacing one or more missing teeth. The appropriate option depends on whether a natural tooth can...
by Dr. Jaydev Matapathi — MDS, MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (UK) | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Yes, infection can return after endodontic surgery, such as an apicoectomy, or even after standard root canal treatment. Although these procedures have high success rates, often ranging from 85% to 98%, bacteria may persist or re-enter the tooth structure over time....
by Dr. Jaydev Matapathi — MDS, MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (UK) | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
The difference between root canal treatment and endodontic surgery lies in how the dental infection is accessed and treated. A root canal is a non-surgical procedure used as the first line of treatment to remove infection from inside the tooth, while endodontic...
by Dr. Jaydev Matapathi — MDS, MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (UK) | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
Affordable endodontic surgery in Hyderabad typically costs between ₹10,000 and ₹35,000 per tooth, depending on the type of procedure, severity of infection, and clinical complexity. Endodontic surgery, most commonly an apicoectomy, is advised when conventional root...
by Dr. Jaydev Matapathi — MDS, MFD RCSI (UK), MFDS RCPS (UK) | Feb 9, 2026 | Blog
The success rate of apicoectomy in India generally ranges between 85% and 95%, particularly when performed as a form of modern endodontic surgery using advanced microsurgical techniques. Apicoectomy is a tooth-preserving surgical procedure recommended when...