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The survival of periodontally treated molars in long-term maintenance: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xiao ChenChunmei XuYafei WuLei Zhao
Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2024)
The findings of the present study suggest that the long-term retention of periodontally compromised molars can be achieved. The average number of molars lost per decade was <1 among the patients receiving long-term PM therapy. Older age, noncompliance, smoking, bruxism, diabetes, lack of private insurance coverage, maxillary location, furcation involvement, higher mobility, increase in the probing pocket depth and loss of pulpal vitality are strong risk factors for the long-term prognosis of molars.
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