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Comment
. 2010 Jun;10(2):127-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.02.006.

The decision to extract or retain compromised teeth is not helped by the application of a scoring system

Richard M Palmer  1
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The decision to extract or retain compromised teeth is not helped by the application of a scoring system

Richard M Palmer. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2010 Jun.

Abstract

Article title and bibliographic information: A Novel Decision-Making Process for Tooth Retention or Extraction J Periodontol 2009;80:476-491. Avila G, Galindo-Moreno P, Soehren S, Misch CE, Morelli T, Wang H-L.

Reviewer: Richard M. Palmer, PhD, BDS, FDS RCS PURPOSE/QUESTION: Is it possible to devise a system to help in the decision-making process of tooth extraction/retention based on a critical evaluation of the literature?

Source of funding: University of Michigan Periodontal Graduate Student Research Fund

Type of study/design: Comprehensive literature review

Level of evidence: Level 3: Other evidence

Strength of recommendation grade: Not applicable.

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