Endodontics or implants? A review of decisive criteria and guidelines for single tooth restorations and full arch reconstructions Zitzmann NU et al. - Following systematic evaluation and consideration of the best treatment option in a particular case, a treatment recommendation may then be given in favour or against tooth retention. Whilst single risks are possibly accepted for single tooth restorations, teeth with questionable prognosis and multiple pre-treatment requirements are better not included as abutments in fixed dental prostheses to reduce the risk to survival of the entire restoration. [more...]