Apical procedure vs retreat root canal

[Airangel]

Had a root canal done on front tooth about a year ago was having sever pain got X-ray have bad infection in by the bone . Went to an oral surgeon he wants to do an apical procedure . But I am afraid of loosing my front tooth and of the pain as I do not take pain meds . Also went to a endo and he wanted to do a retreat but I feel as both docs were great however they each recommended their speciality . Anyone have any recommendations on which procedure would have the highest success rate . And less pain would be great to . Thank u

[Airangel]

Thank u so much I really felt in my cut I should go back to the endo so thank u .

[scottma]

If quality of root canal obturation is suboptimal, re-treat is indicated. However, if root canal obturation is optimal and there is large peri apical lesion, apicoectomy with retrograde filling is warranted. Either way, endodontist is more qualified to do the job.