SP-13 - Endodontic Decisions: Should I Save This Tooth?

Saturday, May 6, 2023

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM CT

Location: McCormick Convention Center Lakeside Center, E353B (Level 3)

Earn 0.75 CE Credits

Speaker(s)

Rory E. Mortman, D.D.S.

Endodontist
Endodontic Associates of the Palm Beaches PA.
West Palm Beach,Florida, USA, Florida

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides Handouts

Session Host(s)

SG

Simon Ghattas, D.M.D.,M.S.

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Root Canal Treatment is a predictable and highly successful procedure. So, why are we extracting teeth that could be saved in favor of a dental implant? During this lecture Dr. Mortman will present clinical cases of successful root canal treatment, retreatment, and surgery in teeth that may have been extracted. Long term follow-up and case discussion will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate teeth that have a good prognosis for endodontic treatment, endodontic retreatment, and endodontic surgery. The practitioner may currently be extracting these teeth
Perform a self-evaluation to determine if they can save one more tooth, maybe out of their comfort level, or recommend an extraction
Discuss with their patients the risks and benefits of root canal treatment and offer realistic expectations for treating teeth that may be extracted