title: Aesthetic restoration of endodontically treated teeth.
abstract: The utilization of all-ceramic anterior restorations has been widely advocated by dental clinicians for the creation of a natural appearance, even in teeth that have undergone endodontic treatment. A suitable aesthetic level is generally more difficult to achieve, however, when a post and core system is required in the absence of adequate dental structure. In particular, conventional cast-metallic posts negate light transmission, which has long been considered a vital component in the creation of optimal aesthetics. This article provides an overview of the materials, fabrication methods, and procedures involved in anterior reconstruction using aesthetic alternative systems and solutions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fradeani
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aquilano
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barducci
mesh_terms: D002516:Ceramics; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D016876:Metal Ceramic Alloys; D003776:Dental Porcelain; C023506:Glass ceramics; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide