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Published in: Clinical Dentistry Reviewed 1/2018

Open Access 01-11-2018 | Treatment

Surgical endodontic retreatment

Authors: Peter Jonasson, Magnús Friðjón Ragnarsson

Published in: Periodontal and Implant Research | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Surgical retreatment is a predictable treatment option for teeth with post-treatment apical periodontitis. The main objective is to eliminate and prevent bacterial infection in the root canal system from causing an inflammatory reaction in the periradicular tissue.
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Metadata
Title
Surgical endodontic retreatment
Authors
Peter Jonasson
Magnús Friðjón Ragnarsson
Publication date
01-11-2018
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Periodontal and Implant Research / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2453
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s41894-018-0027-3

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