Abstract

COMPARISON OF THE NON-SURGICAL ENDODONTIC TREATMENT VERSUS SURGICAL TOOTH EXTRACTION IN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Dr. Mona Dabshi Alanazi* and Dr. Talal H. Bokhamsen

ABSTRACT

Dental therapy choice and treatment strategy are significant aspects of Non- Surgical/ Surgical endodontic treatment. The Dental practitioners must arrange the therapy strategy based on their knowledge, abilities, skills and more significantly the patients choice and dentition. Indubitably, the therapy plan for each patient is exclusive and cannot use for all patients. Dental practitioner’s self-estimation of their abilities opens up treatment options; however, in severe or difficult cases it is advised to refer to a specialist. Presently, one of the most challenging aspects of dentistry is the choice between extractions instead of a complicated root canal treatment (RCT). Overemphasis on one treatment plan while neglecting other options, not only mislead the dentist but also impose unnecessary charges to the patients. This mini-review compares RCT to Extraction from various aspects to help practitioners in routine decision making.

Keywords: Non-Surgical Endodontic Treatment, Surgical Tooth Extraction, Dentistry, Dental therapy.