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.
University of Texas Health Science Center, Dental Branch, Houston 77225.
H K
HK
Herrin
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JR
Ludington
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