Root resection and retrofill: defining objectives to achieve surgical success, Part III.

Fortunately, medical contraindications to root resection and retrofill are rare. Although when present, some contraindications are potentially life threatening or involve significant possible morbidity. The value of consultation with the treating physician obtaining a complete and thorough medical history and proper modification and management of medical conditions to facilitate surgical endodontic therapy cannot be stressed enough for the most predictably successful treatment.