Predictably Restoring Endodontically Treated Teeth

Endodontically treated teeth can be restored with a wide range of techniques of varying complexity. This paper presents a straightforward technique for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth that meet certain standards. Criteria are provided for the utilization of crowns, composite resins, cast gold post cores, amalgam or composite build-ups, and passive, parallel, small diameter stainless steel posts to restore these teeth. Consideration is given to ferrule design and its importance in achieving success.

MeSH Key Words:dental restoration, permanent/methods; patient care planning; post and core technique; tooth, non-vital/therapy.