title: An unusual indication for root resection.
abstract: This report presents an unusual indication for root resection of a lower molar tooth and also reviews the history of root resection.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, Grosvenor Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT12 6BP.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Cowan
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Hussey
mesh_terms: D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000293:injuries; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam