5 factors to consider when deciding between root
canal therapy or implant or another treatment
Patient desires and needs Strategic Value of tooth Periodontal support Condition of remaining tooth structure Root canal anatomy
What is difference between Endo studies and
implant studies definition of success
Endo success defined as healing, while implant
success is defined as survivability
)Implant vs. contralateral natural teeth findings
with respect to function and proprioception
implants have lower bite force, reduced efficiency,
smaller occlusal contact areas
Which requires more post op intervention
according to the Goodacre study: endo or
implant
single tooth implants 5 times more post op
intervention
Cost comparison of Endo versus Implant
restored implant is 70-400% more than endo with
a crown