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1King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 25 Tower Wing, Guy's Hospital Campus, London, UK. richard.m.palmer@kcl.ac.uk <richard.m.palmer@kcl.ac.uk>
Article Title And Bibliographic Information:
A Novel Decision-Making Process for Tooth Retention or Extraction J Periodontol 2009;80:476-491. Avila G, Galindo-Moreno P, Soehren S, Misch CE, Morelli T, Wang H-L.
Reviewer:
Richard M. Palmer, PhD, BDS, FDS RCS PURPOSE/QUESTION: Is it possible to devise a system to help in the decision-making process of tooth extraction/retention based on a critical evaluation of the literature?
Source Of Funding:
University of Michigan Periodontal Graduate Student Research Fund
Type Of Study/Design:
Comprehensive literature review
Level Of Evidence:
Level 3: Other evidence
Strength Of Recommendation Grade:
Not applicable.
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