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Posterior endodontic surgery: anatomical considerations and clinical techniques
Author(s) -
GUTMANN JAMES L.,
HARRISON JOHN W.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1985.tb00415.x
Subject(s) - posterior teeth , medicine , dentistry , posterior segment of eyeball , orthodontics , oral cavity , surgery
Summary. The use of endodontic surgery enhances the retention of many teeth which would otherwise be extracted. This applies to the posterior region as well as the anterior region of the oral cavity. However, because of variations in regional and radicular anatomy in the posterior, and the need to establish adequate access through proper flap design in a more confined area, it is necessary that the practitioner should have a thorough understanding of the principles of posterior endodontic surgery.