Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science  2016;32(3):232-239

doi:10.14368/jdras.2016.32.3.232

Revisiting root resection treatment in the age of dental implants.

Ji Young JOO 1 ; Eun Young KWON ; Ju Youn LEE

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Keywords

periodontitis; amputation; molar; dental implant

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: In this paper, we introduce a wide clinical application of root resection therapy and additional benefits on the next prosthetic or dental implant treatment procedures in the age of dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Additional clinical benefits of root resection were monitored by clinical and radiographic evaluation. RESULTS: No complication was reported in all the cases, and the favorable results of root resection were maintained for long period. CONCLUSION: In compromised multirooted teeth, variety clinical treatment modality should be considered for enhancing the reconstruction of alveolar ridge around root resected in preparation for next implantation.