Cost‐effectiveness and long‐term outcomes of periodontal regeneration versus dental implants: A retrospective study

This study compared the long-term outcomes and cost-effectiveness of 2 approaches-periodontal regeneration to preserve teeth versus dental implants to replace them-in patients with advanced periodontitis. The analysis found that both treatments generally achieved similar survival and success rates. However, implants tended to have more complications, especially due to peri-implantitis, while teeth with certain conditions, like molars with advanced furcation involvement or higher periodontal risk scores, were more likely to be lost over time. Although no clear cost-effectiveness advantage emerged for either approach, the findings emphasize that initial tooth health and other specific conditions significantly influence outcomes. Therefore, personalized treatment decisions considering the patient's unique periodontal situation may help improve both clinical results and cost efficiency.