
In cases where attempting to save the tooth is less predictable or hopeless, it may be best to forgo endodontic treatment and have the tooth extracted. In many cases, an implant may be your best option following extraction. An implant is an artificial root made from titanium, upon which a crown or other dental restoration can be attached. Modern implant dentistry is highly predictable and has become the ideal treatment in many cases where a tooth cannot be saved.