title: Vital root retention. A 5-year experience.
abstract: An over 5-year experience with the vital root retention procedure is presented (122 roots). Elements in case selection as well as a surgical modification are noted. Results are favorable.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Gongloff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000503:physiopathology; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000503:physiopathology; D008334:Mandible; D008437:Maxilla; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000502:physiology*