Tooth vs. implant

The aim of this comprehensive guide is to provide the tools for an informed choice between all available therapeutic options for saving a natural tooth or replacing it. The set of strategies for preserving natural teeth includes comprehensive endodontic retreatment that takes into account anatomical peculiarities and technical errors, including broken endodontic instruments or perforations. Some of these problems can be solved orthogradely, while others require surgical intervention. Surgical endodontics plays a fundamental role in the extreme preservation of the original tooth, and to achieve a high probability of success, it must follow established rules and procedures. The text also explores other prosthetic-orthodontic solutions, including autotransplantation, which is the replacement of a missing tooth with a tooth extracted from another area. A significant part of the book is devoted to replacing a natural tooth with an osseointegrated implant; it examines the selection criteria, timing, and methods for achieving optimal integration. All procedures are based on the most modern principles of dentistry.