Implant treatment planning: endodontic considerations.
Implants are a predictable and effective method for replacing missing teeth. Some clinicians have advocated extraction and replacement of compromised but treatable teeth on the assumption that implants will outperform endodontically and/or periodontally treated teeth. However, evidence shows that conventional therapy is as effective as implant treatment. With data on implants developing complications long term and a lack of predictable treatment for peri-implantitis, retaining and restoring the natural dentition should be the first choice when possible.
Krikor
K
Simonian
Alon
A
Frydman
Fernando
F
Verdugo
Rafael
R
Roges
Kian
K
Kar
D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D019233:Retreatment; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015921:Dental Implants