Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 128, Issue 11, 1541-1548
Copyright © 1997 by American Dental Association
The endodontic-periodontal continuum revisited: new insights into etiology, diagnosis and treatment
BF Paul
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JW Hutter
Naval Dental School, Bethesda, Md., USA.
For many decades, investigators have conducted studies of the interrelationship between endodontics and periodontics. This review article examines previously held concepts regarding the endodontic-periodontal continuum in light of new research and explores promising advances in understanding etiology and in diagnosis and treatment.