title: Molar root anatomy and management of furcation defects.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Furcally-involved teeth present unique challenges to the success of periodontal therapy. Anatomical and morphological complicating factors dictate modifications in treatment approaches used for managing these areas.
  
  
  METHODS
  Various treatment approaches are available for furcally-involved teeth, the choice of which depends on selected interdependent factors.
  
  
  RESULTS
  These factors, along with various approaches used in the treatment of furcally compromised teeth are discussed in this review, with particular emphasis on morphology, etiology, classification and diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, 1011 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Al-Shammari
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Kazor
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000002:abnormalities*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000002:abnormalities*