Restorations of endodontically treated teeth: new concepts, materials, and aesthetics.
The care of endodontically treated teeth has been one of the greatest challenges in restorative dentistry. Left unrestored, endodontically treated teeth have complications that include coronal leakage and subsequent reinfection of the root canal system. These teeth are at risk for fracture, since they become predisposed to structural compromise when compared to their properly restored counterparts. As demonstrated herein, caries, previous restorations, fractures, wear, erosion, and endodontic procedures each require careful consideration and timely tooth reconstruction to ensure a favorable prognosis.
Goto
Yoshihiro
Y
University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, USA. ygoto@usc.edu
Ceyhan
Jeffrey
J
Chu
Stephen J
SJ
D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000517:prevention & control; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D006801:Humans; D020959:Polyethylene / Q000737:chemistry; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012008:Recurrence; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000628:therapy; D014077:Tooth Erosion / Q000628:therapy; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000628:therapy; D019231:Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / Q000379:methods; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital / Q000628:therapy*
D003188:Composite Resins; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003764:Dental Materials; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D020959:Polyethylene