Restoring a tooth with massive internal resorption to form and function: report of case.
This case report describes an innovative restorative technique using glass ionomer and posterior composite resin materials. It was used to treat a patient with extensive internal resorption of the clinical crown of the maxillary first molar. Although unconventional, this method successfully strengthened and restored the tooth.
Herrin
H K
HK
University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental Branch, Houston 77225.
Ludington
J R
JR
D000328:Adult; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003188:Composite Resins; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003738:Dental Cements; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006171:Gutta-Percha / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008963:Molar; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014091:Tooth Resorption / Q000628:therapy*; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement / Q000627:therapeutic use
D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D006171:Gutta-Percha; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide