title: Management of endodontic failures: case selection and treatment modalities.
abstract: General dentists should realize that endodontic failures can be retreated successfully, avoiding tooth loss. Retreatment of endodontic failure and initial root canal therapy share similar biologic principles and treatment objectives. The criteria for successful root canal therapy are important factors that must be understood before teeth are retreated. This article demonstrates three retreatment modalities for managing endodontic failures as an alternative to tooth extraction.
authors.affiliation: University of Jordan, Amman.
authors.forename: Jamal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aqrabawi
mesh_terms: D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019233:Retreatment / Q000379:methods; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000150:complications*