Endodontically treated teeth: characteristics and considerations to restore them

Adriana Cláudia Lapria Faria; Renata Cristina Silveira Rodrigues; Rossana Pereira de Almeida Antunes; Maria da Gloria Chiarello de Mattos; Ricardo Faria Ribeiro

doi:10.1016/j.jpor.2010.07.003

Endodontically treated teeth: characteristics and considerations to restore them

J Prosthodont Res. 2011 Apr;55(2):69-74. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2010.07.003. Epub 2010 Aug 14.

Authors

Adriana Cláudia Lapria Faria¹, Renata Cristina Silveira Rodrigues, Rossana Pereira de Almeida Antunes, Maria da Gloria Chiarello de Mattos, Ricardo Faria Ribeiro

Affiliation

¹ Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, Dental School of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Av. do Café, s/n, 14040-904, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. adriclalf@forp.usp.br

PMID: 20709618
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpor.2010.07.003

Abstract

The restoration of endodontically treated teeth is a topic that is extensively studied and yet remains controversial. This article emphasizes the characteristics of endodontically treated teeth and some principles to be observed when restorations of these teeth are planned. It was concluded that the amount of remaining coronal tooth structure and functional requirements determine the best way to restore these teeth, indicating the material to be used, direct or indirect restorations, associated or not to posts.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Dental Restoration, Permanent / methods*
Humans
Post and Core Technique
Tooth, Nonvital*