| Abstract [eng] |
The thesis aims to provide dental practitioners with insights into decision-making for treating questionable teeth. It covers the reasons for tooth loss and the epidemiology of various dental pathologies. The thesis also presents different treatment options, such as periodontal treatment, endodontic treatment, and prosthetics, which can help preserve teeth. Some studies have shown that odontogenic and prosthetic restorations have comparable survival rates to implants, but implant placement is often preferred as the most successful treatment. Additionally, the discussion will compare the survival rates of both implants and preservative methods with different success criteria set at a time. Factors such as bacterial colonization, systemic health predispositions, and residual bone and tooth structure are crucial for the success of implant survival, the thesis will provide a detailed explanation of these criteria. Several studies are presented in the thesis to demonstrate the significance of patient motivation, compliance, and oral hygiene instruction in selecting an appropriate treatment option and achieving a successful outcome. Finally, the evaluation of the advantages and disadvantages of tooth extraction and preservation methods, as well as the factors that must be considered when making these decisions, will be presented. |
