Hi-
I am faced with the exact same procedure and am trying to investigate all my options. Have you made a decision? My dentist removed all my Amalgams a year ago and uses alternative methods. He initially thought he could remove my infected tooth (I had a root canal 20 years ago)-- clean it out and cement it back in. I think he's changed his mind and I'm now faced with an implant as well. Was just curious as to what you decided.
Thanks!
DPH