title: Prosthetic considerations with periodontal root resective therapy, Part 2. Hemisections.
abstract: When a root and the overlying anatomic crown are removed as a unit, this procedure is referred to as a hemisection. Hemisection of a maxillary or mandibular molar is often a means of retaining teeth needed for restorative abutments or occlusal support. This treatment can yield predictable results using proper diagnostic, endodontic, surgical, and prosthetic techniques.
authors.affiliation: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Silverstein
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Moskowitz
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kurtzman
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Shatz
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Gornstein
mesh_terms: D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*