Long-term evaluation of root-resected molars: a retrospective study. 1996

C H Basten, and W F Ammons, and R Persson
Department of Periodontics, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Thirty-two consecutively treated patients were included in this study of 49 root-resected molars that were under regular recall of 3 to 6 months for a mean of 11.5 years (2 to 23 years). Treatment modalities for all patients were very similar. Endodontic treatment was conservatively performed prior to resection with maximum preservation of tooth structure. No threaded posts were used. Provisional restorations were in place prior to periodontal therapy (pocket reduction with or without osseous surgery). Most patients were treated with complete-mouth reconstructions. Ninety-two percent of all resected molars survived an average of 12 years. Teeth failed because of recurrent caries or for endodontic and strategic reasons. If proper treatment is rendered periodontically involved molars can be maintained for a long period of time and serve successfully as abutments in complete-mouth restorations. Great care must be taken throughout the whole process of case selection, reevaluation, and endodontic, periodontal, restorative, and maintenance therapies.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D008963 Molar The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821) Molars
D010485 Periapical Periodontitis Inflammation of the PERIAPICAL TISSUE. It includes general, unspecified, or acute nonsuppurative inflammation. Chronic nonsuppurative inflammation is PERIAPICAL GRANULOMA. Suppurative inflammation is PERIAPICAL ABSCESS. Periodontitis, Acute Nonsuppurative,Periodontitis, Apical,Acute Nonsuppurative Periodontitides,Acute Nonsuppurative Periodontitis,Apical Periodontitides,Apical Periodontitis,Nonsuppurative Periodontitides, Acute,Nonsuppurative Periodontitis, Acute,Periapical Periodontitides,Periodontitides, Acute Nonsuppurative,Periodontitides, Apical,Periodontitides, Periapical,Periodontitis, Periapical
D010514 Periodontal Pocket An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption. Pocket, Periodontal,Periodontal Pockets,Pockets, Periodontal
D011379 Prognosis A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations. Prognostic Factor,Prognostic Factors,Factor, Prognostic,Factors, Prognostic,Prognoses
D003793 Dental Restoration, Permanent A restoration designed to remain in service for not less than 20 to 30 years, usually made of gold casting, cohesive gold, or amalgam. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992) Dental Fillings, Permanent,Dental Filling, Permanent,Dental Permanent Filling,Dental Permanent Fillings,Dental Restorations, Permanent,Filling, Dental Permanent,Filling, Permanent Dental,Fillings, Dental Permanent,Fillings, Permanent Dental,Permanent Dental Filling,Permanent Dental Fillings,Permanent Dental Restoration,Permanent Dental Restorations,Permanent Filling, Dental,Permanent Fillings, Dental,Restoration, Permanent Dental,Restorations, Permanent Dental
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000369 Aged, 80 and over Persons 80 years of age and older. Oldest Old

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