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What is the difference between root canal and tooth implant?
Are they expensive?
Endodontic therapy, commonly called a "root canal", involves removing damaged or dead tissue from inside the root of the tooth, allowing you to retain the tooth. An implant involves removing the tooth and replacing it with a metal "screw". Obviously the former is preferable, but sometimes the tooth is so badly damaged that it cannot be saved. In this case, an implant is a nice alternative to have. Endodontic therapy is less expensive than having an implant placed, and less risky. In general, success is approximately equivalent for both procedures.
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- Joel S. Teig, DMD, Diplomate ABOMS, retired
- Dr. Randolph Myerson
- Gary Backlund, DMD, MSD
- Howard Finnk, D.D.S., P.A., CEO
- Tony Appleton BDS DPDS
- Rafael Mosery,D.D.S.
- Jeff Dalin DDS
- Luis Granados DDS MS ESP.
- Zev Kaufman, D.D.S.
- Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD
- Stephen J. Moss
- Crystal Baxter DMD< MDS
- Lawrence Spindel DDS, www.lspindeldds.com
- Dr Craig Peck ( B.Med.Sc., B.Ch.D., M.Sc., Clin. Botox, Cosmet. Derm.)
- Benjamin Schwartz, DDS FAGD
- Susan Tannenbam
- Joseph Zelig, DDS, D.ABP www.smileinthecity.com
- Dr.Mike Glasmeier
- Larry Burnett DDS
- Ketan Amin, DMD
- Dr. Madhvendra T. Singh
- Simarjit kalra
- dr mayank kaurani BDS, MDS
- Mohamed Elsafi, DDS, MS, FACP
- Lawrence Gold
- Veselin Shumantov DDS
Frederick R. Liewehr DDS, MS, FICD
Expertise
I can answer your questions about root canal therapy in general. PLEASE DO NOT ask me to diagnose your particular problems or recommend treatment as I cannot do this without examining you and seeing your x-rays.
Experience
I am a Board-certified endodontist, former university department Chairman, teach dental residents, and have a private practice.
Organizations
ADA, AAE, ICD, AAOM, FDI, AMSUS, AAOB
Publications
J of Endodontics, Endodontics and Dental Traumatology, O,O,O, Military Medicine, Medical Bulletin, J of Dental Education
Education/Credentials
DDS, MS (Oral Biology), certificate in Endodontics
Awards and Honors
Surgeon General's "A" Designator, Fellowship ICD, Order of Military Medical Merit
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