title: Rehabilitation of the endodontically treated tooth: exploding the myths, defining the future.
abstract: Recent advances in the science and technology of porcelain and the biomaterials associated with adhesive dentistry, are effecting a shift towards a more conservative approach to the restoration of endodontically treated posterior teeth. These new materials and techniques enable the practitioner to approach old problems from a different perspective and thereby achieve unique and innovative solutions. The historical, often anecdotal approach to the restoration of endodontically treated teeth, is being replaced by a scientifically determined rationale that takes into account the biology and biometrics of pulpless teeth.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Blitz
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Serota
mesh_terms: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; D001641:Bicuspid; D000075202:Contraindications; D003442:Crowns; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention; D003787:Dental Pulp Devitalization; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000538:Aluminum Silicates; C075815:IPS-Empress ceramic; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C078519:leucite