title: Endocrown with Leucite-Reinforced Ceramic: Case of Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth.
abstract: A common problem encountered by dentists is the restorative treatment of nonvital teeth. When the pulp chamber presents appropriate conditions for retention, the endocrown is indicated. This monolithic, ceramic adhesive restoration is singularly used yet warrants wider recognition and use. The endocrown allows preservation of the tooth structure and is minimally invasive. Currently, this treatment option, of a core buildup and full coverage restoration, reduces tooth structure excessively. This treatment presents not only functional limitations but also aesthetic concerns. Recently, the VITA-PM9 system, a leucite-reinforced glass ceramic, has been increasingly used in a variety of clinical situations due to its satisfactory physical-mechanical and aesthetic properties. Therefore, the present study describes a case of surgical restoration of a nonvital tooth using the endocrown technique and the VITA-PM9.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Dentistry, Positivo University, 5300 Rua Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, 81280-330 Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
authors.forename: Leonardo Fernandes
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: da Cunha
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Vila Universitária, 17012-901 Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mondelli
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Dentistry, Positivo University, 5300 Rua Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, 81280-330 Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
authors.forename: Caroline Moreira
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Auersvald
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Dentistry, Positivo University, 5300 Rua Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, 81280-330 Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
authors.forename: Carla Castiglia
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Gonzaga
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Vila Universitária, 17012-901 Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Rafael Francisco Lia
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Mondelli
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Dentistry, Positivo University, 5300 Rua Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, 81280-330 Curitiba, PR, Brazil.
authors.forename: Gisele Maria
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Correr
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Al. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla 9-75, Vila Universitária, 17012-901 Bauru, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Adilson Yoshio
authors.initials: AY
authors.lastname: Furuse