Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 126, Issue 4, 473-479
Copyright © 1995 by American Dental Association
The endodontic-periodontal lesion: a rational approach to treatment
C Solomon,
H Chalfin,
M Kellert,
and
P Weseley
Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, USA.
When a periapical lesion communicates with a deep periodontal pocket, the etiology can be either endodontic or periodontal. This article clarifies the relationship between pulpal and periodontal disease and presents a systematic approach to the diagnosis and management of endodontic-periodontal lesions. It also presents a case that demonstrates the successful treatment of teeth that appear to be hopelessly diseased.