Can implants be used as an alternative to root canal treatment?
YES! Not all teeth are good candidates for root canal treatment. In these situations, an implant should be considered. Root canal treatments are susceptible to decay, where as implants are a permanent solution to a usually painful and costly alternative of a root canal, post and core and crown lengthening. The cost factor for saving a tooth during the course of your dental treatments can exceed that of the placement and restoration of an implant.
