title: Retaining periodontally "hopeless" teeth.
abstract: A case of advanced periodontitis with many hopeless teeth, treated and maintained for 8-1/2 years, is presented. This case suggests a successful departure from traditional treatment.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000628:therapy; D010516:Periodontal Splints; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000628:therapy*; D016745:Root Planing; D013524:Surgical Flaps