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Implant or the natural tooth—a contemporary treatment planning dilemma?
Author(s) -
John V.,
Chen S.,
Parashos P.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2007.tb00521.x
Subject(s) - radiation treatment planning , treatment modality , dilemma , modalities , natural (archaeology) , process (computing) , medicine , dentistry , engineering ethics , computer science , engineering , sociology , surgery , history , social science , philosophy , archaeology , epistemology , operating system , radiation therapy
An assessment of whether to rehabilitate a tooth requiring endodontic treatment or to replace it with a dental implant can often involve a challenging and complex decision‐making process. This paper reviews the literature pertaining to both treatment modalities and identifies key issues that need careful consideration in planning the most appropriate course of care in a given clinical situation. A need to appreciate advances across both disciplines is highlighted, allowing the development of effective interdisciplinary evidence‐based treatment strategies to maximize treatment outcome.