Chapter 6

MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

There are nine treatment options available for patients with failed restorative dentistry, namely:

• Decline to treat.
• Refer.
• Maintain – trying to accept the existing restorations.
• Complete dentures.
• Overdentures.
• Partial dentures.
• Removal of the remaining teeth with restoration on osseointegrated prostheses.
• Re-restoration on natural roots.
• Re-restoration using both natural roots and osseointegrated fixtures.

The treatment option adopted depends upon the:

• General medical condition of the patient.
• Disease susceptibility.
• Patient’s motivation.
• Operator’s ability.
• Environment.

It is imperative that the clinician is realistic and allows adequate time for treatment planning.

Medical Condition

Stay updated, free dental videos. Join our Telegram channel

Join