The endodontic-periodontal continuum revisited: new insights into etiology, diagnosis and treatment.
For many decades, investigators have conducted studies of the interrelationship between endodontics and periodontics. This review article examines previously held concepts regarding the endodontic-periodontal continuum in light of new research and explores promising advances in understanding etiology and in diagnosis and treatment.
Paul
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Naval Dental School, Bethesda, Md., USA.
Hutter
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D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000502:physiology; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010519:Periodontium / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012390:Root Canal Therapy