Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals, University of Alabama at Birmingham Study Published: Nov 20, 2008 WebMD -- Nov. 19, 2008 -- Root canals and dental implants are equally successful, but implants may need more follow-up maintenance, a new study shows. Related links HealthDay This will open in a new window WebMD This will open in a new window Email this Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Reddit Back to news