The decision to extract or retain compromised teeth is not helped by the application of a scoring system.
BACKGROUND
A Novel Decision-Making Process for Tooth Retention or Extraction J Periodontol 2009;80:476-491. Avila G, Galindo-Moreno P, Soehren S, Misch CE, Morelli T, Wang H-L.


METHODS
Richard M. Palmer, PhD, BDS, FDS RCS PURPOSE/QUESTION: Is it possible to devise a system to help in the decision-making process of tooth extraction/retention based on a critical evaluation of the literature?


BACKGROUND
University of Michigan Periodontal Graduate Student Research Fund


METHODS
Comprehensive literature review


METHODS
Level 3: Other evidence


METHODS
Not applicable.
Palmer
Richard M
RM
King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 25 Tower Wing, Guy's Hospital Campus, London, UK. richard.m.palmer@kcl.ac.uk <richard.m.palmer@kcl.ac.uk>