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Clinical Observations Following Root Amputation in Maxillary Molar Teeth
Author(s) -
Klavan Bennett
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1975.46.1.1
Subject(s) - periodontology , dentistry , citation , orthodontics , molar , psychology , medicine , library science , computer science
Thirty-four maxillary molar teeth were evaluated from 11 to 84 months after root amputation. The most consistent finding was that although 24 were neither splinted nor supported in any way, only three developed mobility. Two of these were used as abutments for partial dentures. One other tooth was extracted due to recurrent lateral abscesses and subsequent involvement of the mesial furca.