title: Implant or the natural tooth--a contemporary treatment planning dilemma?
abstract: An assessment of whether to rehabilitate a tooth requiring endodontic treatment or to replace it with a dental implant can often involve a challenging and complex decision-making process. This paper reviews the literature pertaining to both treatment modalities and identifies key issues that need careful consideration in planning the most appropriate course of care in a given clinical situation. A need to appreciate advances across both disciplines is highlighted, allowing the development of effective interdisciplinary evidence-based treatment strategies to maximize treatment outcome.
authors.affiliation: School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne, Victoria.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Parashos
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants