Archer Flashcards

1
Q

5 factors to consider when deciding between root

canal therapy or implant or another treatment

A
Patient desires and needs
 Strategic Value of tooth
 Periodontal support
 Condition of remaining tooth structure
 Root canal anatomy
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2
Q

What is difference between Endo studies and

implant studies definition of success

A

Endo success defined as healing, while implant

success is defined as survivability

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3
Q

)Implant vs. contralateral natural teeth findings

with respect to function and proprioception

A

implants have lower bite force, reduced efficiency,

smaller occlusal contact areas

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4
Q

Which requires more post op intervention
according to the Goodacre study: endo or
implant

A

single tooth implants 5 times more post op

intervention

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5
Q

Cost comparison of Endo versus Implant

A

restored implant is 70-400% more than endo with

a crown

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