[citation needed] The dentist will make a small incision in the gum tissue to expose the deeper structure of the tooth initially, then the roots will be separated.
At the same time, decay and other parts of the tooth will be removed to protect the overall mouthpart.
Following this, the area is cleaned with sterile saline solutions and if necessary, the small cuts will be stitched closed.
The tooth is then covered with a temporary crown or filling, which is going to be replaced with a permanent fixture at a later date.
Overall, a hemisection will take between 30 minutes and an hour to carry out, depending on the amount of decay and periodontal disease present.