Saving upper molars: root surgery vs. dental implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to save a damaged upper back tooth: a surgery that removes just the damaged root and keeps the tooth, versus removing the whole tooth and placing a dental implant. The goal is to find which option gives better long-term results for people who have this specific type of tooth damage.
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Who can take part
- The problem is in one of your upper back teeth (the large teeth in the back of your mouth).
- The damage (bone loss, fracture, cavity, or infection) is only in the root that faces your cheek, and the rest of the tooth is healthy.
- You do not have severe health conditions that are not controlled, and you have not recently used certain medicines like steroids or bisphosphonates.
- You have not had radiation treatment to your head or neck.
- You are a non-smoker or a light smoker, and you are willing to keep up good oral hygiene and regular dental visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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