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    Area of Science:

    • Dental science
    • Endodontics
    • Implantology

    Background:

    • Microendodontic procedures have advanced significantly.
    • There's a growing trend towards single-tooth implants over complex endodontic treatments.
    • Implants replace missing teeth but aren't true equivalents to natural teeth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of modern microendodontic retreatment.
    • To compare the long-term viability of endodontically treated teeth versus single-tooth implants.
    • To emphasize the importance of preserving natural teeth.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent literature on microendodontic retreatment techniques.
    • Analysis of success rates for surgical and nonsurgical endodontic retreatment.

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  • Comparative assessment of functional outcomes between retained natural teeth and dental implants.

    • Main Results:

    • Most endodontic failures can now be successfully retreated.
    • Single-tooth implants are increasingly favored, despite not fully replicating natural tooth function.
    • Retaining a functional natural tooth remains a viable and preferable option in many cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Modern microendodontics provides effective solutions for endodontic failures.
    • The decision to extract and implant should be carefully considered against the possibility of tooth retention.
    • Prioritizing the preservation of functional natural teeth is crucial in restorative dentistry.