Restoration of endodontically treated teeth

Dent Clin North Am. 2004 Apr;48(2):vi, 397-416. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2003.12.011.

Abstract

Endodontically treated teeth have lost substantial tooth structure as a result of previous restorations, dental caries, and the access preparation for the endodontic therapy. The topic of restoring these teeth is complex and controversial, and their long-term prognosis is directly connected to the quality of the final restoration. This article describes contemporary knowledge of the biomechanical principles related to the restoration of pulpless teeth and provides a critical review of currently available materials and methods.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Crowns
  • Dental Cements / chemistry
  • Dental Prosthesis Design*
  • Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
  • Humans
  • Post and Core Technique / instrumentation
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Tooth, Nonvital / therapy*

Substances

  • Dental Cements