article - endo or dental implant therapy

Question 1

conclusion from artcle

Answer 1

on the basis of survival rates, it appears that more than 95% of dental implants and teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment remain functional overtime

Question 2

tx planning

Answer 2

most important part and should be patient centered

Question 3

less favorable outcomes of RTC seen by what

Answer 3

iff there is a periapical lesion

Question 4

major factors to consider in implant or RTC

Answer 4

1. patient health related factors
   - like diabetes (healing times)
2. tooth and periodontium related factors
3. tx related factors
   - like procedural complications
   - adjunctive therapies needed

Question 5

ENDO contraindicated when

Answer 5

limited remaining tooth structure left

- when not able to engage at least 1.5 to 2mm of tooth structure with a cervical ferrule

Question 6

T/F abutment teeth that had undergone endo txx failed more than those with vital pulps did

Answer 6

true

Question 7

implants indicated when

Answer 7

teeth cannot be prepared with adequate retention and resistance form

edentuloous sites adjacent to teeth without restorations or the need for restorations and edentulous sires adjacent to abutment teeth with large pulp chambers and those with history of avulsion or luxation

Question 8

bio and environmental conditions

Answer 8

if tooth continue to need re treatments

- so saving with RTC may not be best optino

Question 9

dont immediate place implant in ___ area

Answer 9

periodontally compromised - so extracting because of perio - do not place until perio is under control

Question 10

papilla regenerated when contact point is?

Answer 10

within 5 mm to the interproximal bone crest