Teeth or implants: a 1990s dilemma.
Using endosseous implants to replace missing teeth is a highly predictable process when the precepts defined by Brånemark are followed. The question of whether or not to extract periodontally compromised teeth, however, remains controversial. This article presents a case report illustrating some of the concerns involved when treating a patient with a combination of natural teeth and implants, and proposes several compelling questions regarding the treatment decisions made in this case.
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School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Weisgold
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D003657:Decision Making; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D017622:Periodontal Attachment Loss / Q000209:etiology; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014081:Tooth Extraction