Periodontics: 7. Periodontal problems associated with compromised posterior teeth

Brian Mullally1, Hassan Ziada, Chris Irwin

  • 1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

Dental Update
|January 17, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Managing periodontitis in multi-rooted teeth is complex. Successful treatment of compromised posterior teeth needs thorough assessment and a long-term maintenance plan.

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