Periodontics: 7. Periodontal problems associated with compromised posterior teeth.
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.
Mullally
Brian
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
Ziada
Hassan
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Irwin
Chris
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Allen
Edith
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Byrne
Patrick J
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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*