title: Management of root-amputated maxillary molar teeth: periodontal and prosthetic considerations.
abstract: Recent studies have shown that maxillary molar teeth with furcation involvement can be retained for many years in a state of health. Removal of one or more roots may be required to create a morphology that can be maintained. Proper treatment planning is essential for long-term success. The indications for root amputation and surgical technique are described. Esthetic restorative procedures are illustrated.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Schmitt
authors.forename: F H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004846:Epithelial Attachment; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008963:Molar / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*