Endodontics or implants? A review of decisive criteria and guidelines for single tooth restorations and full arch reconstructions

International Endodontic Journal

Volumn 42, Issue 9, 2009, Pages 757-774

  Zitzmann, N U ^a   Krastl, G ^a   Hecker, H ^a   Walter, C ^a   Weiger, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BASEL   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

Decision making; Dental implants; Endodontics; Long term results; Review; Tooth prognosis

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE; DECISION TREE; ENDODONTICS; EVIDENCE BASED DENTISTRY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; PATIENT CARE PLANNING; REVIEW; TIME; TOOTH IMPLANTATION;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; AGE FACTORS; DECISION TREES; DENTAL IMPLANTATION, ENDOSSEOUS; DENTAL IMPLANTS, SINGLE-TOOTH; EVIDENCE-BASED DENTISTRY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT (HEALTH CARE); PATIENT CARE PLANNING; ROOT CANAL THERAPY; TIME FACTORS; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 68749103425     PISSN: 01432885     EISSN: 13652591     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01561.x     Document Type: Review

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