Comparison of long-term survival of implants and endodontically treated teeth.
The outcomes of both dental implants and endodontically treated teeth have been extensively studied. However, there is still a great controversy over when to keep a natural tooth and when to extract it for a dental implant. This article reviews the benefits and disadvantages of both treatment options and discusses success vs. survival outcomes, as well as the impact of technical advances for modern endodontics and endodontic microsurgery on the long-term prognosis of tooth retention.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D011379:Prognosis; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015921:Dental Implants
dental implants; endodontic therapy; oral health; outcome; systematic review; treatment planning