title: Periodontics: 7. Periodontal problems associated with compromised posterior teeth.
abstract: Periodontitis affecting multi-rooted teeth presents a challenge for non-surgical and surgical management. This paper reviews the management of compromised posterior teeth.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Successful management of compromised posterior teeth requires careful assessment of all contributing factors and the implementation of a long term maintenance programme.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mullally
authors.forename: Hassan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ziada
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: Edith
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Patrick J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Byrne
mesh_terms: D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D017823:Furcation Defects / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D019228:Tooth Crown / Q000601:surgery; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*