Dental Implants Biological Complications: Tooth Preservation Reevaluated

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Abstract

A common dilemma encountered by dental practitioners is the decision whether to extract a compromised natural tooth and replace it with a dental implant, or to attempt preservation of the natural tooth by endodontic periodontal and restorative treatments. This intriguing dilemma has been extensively debated over the years, shifting back and forth. Nevertheless, recent publications revealed that compared to natural teeth, dental implants are more susceptible to complications, and may require additional treatments to maintain them following their placement. This complex decision requires both periodontal endodontic and restorative considerations. This chapter reviews the capabilities offered by modern dentistry to retain the natural dentition considering especially dental implants biological complications and their subsequent effects on clinical decision-making.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEndodontic-Periodontal Lesions
Subtitle of host publicationEvidence-Based Multidisciplinary Clinical Management
Pages195-213
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9783030107253
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2019

Keywords

  • Biological complications
  • Decision-making
  • Dental implants
  • Endodontics

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Dentistry

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