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 option...

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Published in:Journal of dental research 2014-01, Vol.93 (1), p.19-26
Main Authors: Setzer, F.C., Kim, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental Implants
Dental prosthetics
Dentistry
Fractures
Humans
Microsurgery
Microsurgery - methods
Pain
Patients
Prognosis
Retention
Reviews
Root Canal Therapy - methods
Success
Survival
Survival Analysis
Teeth
Tooth Loss - prevention & control
Tooth, Nonvital - therapy
Transplants & implants
Treatment Outcome
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0022-0345
1544-0591
1544-0591
DOI:10.1177/0022034513504782