Prosthetic considerations with periodontal root resective therapy, Part 2. Hemisections.
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.
Silverstein
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Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, USA.
Moskowitz
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Kurtzman
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Shatz
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Gornstein
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